What Do Shoe Machine Operators And Tenders Do

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Shoe Machine Operators And Tenders

Shoe Machine Operators And Tenders operate or tend a variety of machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.

Salary
$31430
Becoming One
Easy
Education
No degree required
Job Satisfaction
Low
Job Growth

Personality


What they do

Shoe Machine Operators And Tenders operate or tend a variety of machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.

  • Study work orders or shoe part tags to obtain information about workloads, specifications, and the types of materials to be used.
  • Remove and examine shoes, shoe parts, and designs to verify conformance to specifications such as the proper embedding of stitches in channels.
  • Turn screws to regulate the size of staples.
  • Align parts to be stitched, following seams, edges, or markings, before positioning them under needles.

Typical day

On a daily basis, Shoe Machine Operators fill shuttle spools with thread from a machine’s bobbin winder by pressing a foot treadle. They turn screws to regulate the size of staples.

A typical day for a Shoe Machine Operator and Tender will also include:

  • Remove and examine shoes, shoe parts, and designs to verify conformance to specifications such as the proper embedding of stitches in channels.
  • Test machinery to ensure proper functioning before beginning production.
  • Align parts to be stitched, following seams, edges, or markings, before positioning them under needles.
  • Study work orders or shoe part tags to obtain information about workloads, specifications, and the types of materials to be used.
  • Turn setscrews on needle bars, and position required numbers of needles in stitching machines.

Other responsibilities

Besides their typical day, Shoe Machine Operators also perform routine equipment maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines or replacing broken needles. They may also turn knobs to adjust stitch length and thread tension.

On a weekly to monthly basis, Shoe Machine Operators collect shoe parts from conveyer belts or racks and place them in machinery such as ovens or on molds for dressing, returning them to conveyers or racks to send them to the next work station. They might also draw thread through machine guide slots, needles, and presser feet in preparation for stitching, or load rolls of wire through machine axles.

In addition, they hammer loose staples for proper attachment.

Although specific duties may vary, many of them fill shuttle spools with thread from a machine’s bobbin winder by pressing a foot treadle.

To some Shoe Machine Operators, it is also their responsibility to study work orders or shoe part tags to obtain information about workloads, specifications, and the types of materials to be used.

What is the job like

Job satisfaction

Low

Is this job meaningful

Low

61% said they were satisfied with their job and 46% said they found their job meaningful.


Pros

Suitable for people who like practical and hands-on work.

Suitable for people who value relationships between co-workers and customers and want to work in a friendly non-competitive environment.

This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors.

It is easy to get into this career. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this career.

Cons

Not suitable for people who like to help and teach others.

One of the lowest paying jobs.

Demand for this career is declining.

How much do they make

Average salary

$31430 per year

Average hourly wage

$15 per hour

Entry-level Shoe Machine Operators And Tenders with little to no experience can expect to make anywhere between $20,810 to $26,340 per year or $10 to $13 per hour.

Salary by experience Annual Hourly
Highest (Top 10%) $41,880 $20
Senior (Top 25%) $37,020 $18
Median $30,630 $15
Junior (Bottom 25%) $26,340 $13
No experience (Bottom 10%) $20,810 $10

This table shows the top 10 highest paying industries for Shoe Machine Operators And Tenders based on their average annual salary.

Salary by industry Annual Hourly
Footwear Manufacturing $31530 $15.16

View more salary by industries here.

Where can they work

Where can Shoe Machine Operators And Tenders work? Here is a table showing the top 10 largest employers of Shoe Machine Operators And Tenders including the average salary in that industry.

Employers Total Employed Annual Salary Hourly Wages
Footwear Manufacturing $31530 $15.16

What is the work day like

Working hours

Less than 40 hours
12%

40 hours
86%

More than 40 hours
2%

Working schedule

46%

29%

25%

Email

How often do you use email in this job?

Once a week
0%

Every day
0%

Telephone

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

Once a week
2%

Every day
3%

Group discussions

How often do you have group discussions in this job?

Once a week
5%

Every day
42%

Public speaking

How often does this job require you to do public speaking?

Never
72%

Once a year
26%

Once a month
1%

Once a week
0%

Every day
0%

Level of competition

How much competitive pressure is in this job?

Not competitive at all
32%

Slightly competitive
55%

Moderately competitive
6%

Highly competitive
1%

Extremely competitive
7%

What is the work environment like

Office-style environment

Indoors in an environmentally controlled condition

Never
19%

Once a year or more
0%

Once a month or more
0%

Once a week or more
0%

Every day
81%

Warehouse-style environment

Indoors in a non-controlled environmental condition such as a warehouse

Never
70%

Once a year or more
0%

Once a month or more
0%

Once a week or more
7%

Every day
23%

Outdoors

Outdoors exposed to all weather conditions

Never
92%

Once a year or more
5%

Once a month or more
0%

Once a week or more
3%

Every day
0%

Outdoors – Under Cover

Outdoors but under cover (e.g. structure with roof but no walls)

Never
100%

Once a year or more
0%

Once a month or more
0%

Once a week or more
0%

Every day
0%

How to become one

Difficulty to become one

Easy
You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience. Most careers in this difficulty category usually don’t require a degree. However, you will need a few months of on-the-job training with experienced employees. Similar careers include Customer Service Representatives, Security Guards, and Bank Tellers.

Required level of education

What level of education do you need to perform the job?

Less than a High School Diploma
25%

High School Diploma or equivalent
70%

Post-Secondary Certificate
0%

Some College Courses
5%

Associate’s Degree or similar
0%

Bachelor’s Degree
0%

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
0%

Master’s Degree
0%

Post-Master’s Certificate
0%

First Professional Degree
0%

Doctoral Degree
0%

Post-Doctoral Training
0%

Relevant majors

Shoe, Boot and Leather Repair

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair all types of footwear, including replacement and mending of worn parts, repairing orthopedic footwear, refinishing and dyeing leather, and repairing other leather goods such as handbags, belts, and luggage.

Relevant work experience

How much related work experience do you need to get hired for the job?

None
50%

1 month
1%

1 to 3 months
9%

3 to 6 months
1%

6 months to 1 year
11%

1 to 2 years
9%

2 to 4 years
19%

4 to 6 years
0%

6 to 8 years
0%

8 to 10 years
0%

Over 10 years
0%

On The Job Training

How much on the job training do you need to perform the job?

None or short demonstration
0%

1 month
46%

1 to 3 months
28%

3 to 6 months
13%

6 months to 1 year
5%

1 to 2 years
1%

2 to 4 years
5%

4 to 10 years
2%

Over 10 years
0%

Should you become one

Best personality type for this career

The Builder

People with this personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

The Builder
100%

People with The Builder personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.


The Thinker
19%

People with The Thinker personality likes to work with ideas that require an extensive amount of thinking. They prefer work that requires them to solve problems mentally.


The Artist
14%

People with The Artist personality likes to work with designs and patterns. They prefer activities that require self-expression and prefer work that can be done without following a clear set of rules.


The Helper
14%

People with The Helper personality type likes to work with people and in teams. They prefer work that allows them to build relationships with others.


The Leader
24%

People with The Leader personality likes to start and work on projects. They also like leading people and making many decisions.


The Organizer
38%

People with The Organizer personality type likes to follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and details more than with ideas.


You can read more about these career personality types here.

People who are suitable for this job tend to like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

They also like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.

Take this quiz to see if this is the right career for you.

Work Values

Which values are the most important to a person’s satisfaction for this job?

Achievement
33%

You are someone who is results oriented. You prefer work that allows you to utilize your skills and abilities while at the same time giving you a sense of accomplishment.

Working Conditions
26%

You are someone who values job security, steady employment, and good working conditions. You also prefer work that keeps you busy all the time with something different to do every day.

Recognition
29%

You are someone who values job advancement and leadership roles. You prefer work that receives recognition for the work you do and jobs that are looked up to by others in the company and your community.

Relationships
57%

You are someone who likes to provide a service to others. You prefer a work environment where you can work with your co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

Support
38%

You are someone who values a company that stands behind their employees. You prefer a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and is being supported by the company.

Independence
33%

You are someone who likes to work on your own and make your own decisions. You prefer work that requires little supervision and are allowed to try out your own ideas.

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