Footwear Quality Controller Food, Wood & Garment Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Footwear Quality Controller Do?
Footwear quality controllers perform visual analysis of the aspects of footwear, raw material and components applying criteria previously defined and decide on rejections or acceptances. They analyse collected data, prepare reports and deliver them to quality management. They apply previously defined quality management tools aiming at the better achievement of the objectives stated in the quality policy. They participate in monitoring and control of the quality system and in the implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
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Where Do I Start?
Footwear Components
Footwear components both for uppers (vamps, quarters, linings, stiffeners, toe puffs etc.) and bottoms (soles, heels, insoles etc.). Ecological concerns and the importance of recycling. Selection of suitable materials and components based on their influence on the footwear style and characteristics, properties and manufacturability. Procedures and methods in chemical and mechanical processing of leather and non-leather materials.
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Skills You Need to Become a Footwear Quality Controller
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialFootwear Components knowledge
Footwear components both for uppers (vamps, quarters, linings, stiffeners, toe puffs etc.) and bottoms (soles, heels, insoles etc.). Ecological concerns and the importance of recycling. Selection of suitable materials and …
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EssentialFootwear Manufacturing Technology knowledge
Footwear processes technology and machinery involved. The footwear manufacturing starts in the cutting/clicking room , cutting the uppers and bottom components. The upper components are joined together in the closing …
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EssentialFootwear Materials knowledge
The characteristics, components, advantages and limitations of a wide range of materials used in footwear production: leather, leather substitutes (synthetics or artificial materials), textile, plastic, rubber etc.
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EssentialFootwear Quality knowledge
Quality specifications of materials, processes and final products, the most common defects in footwear, quick tests procedures, laboratory tests procedures and standards, adequate equipment for quality checks. Quality assurance of …
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EssentialApply Footwear And Leather Goods Quality Control Techniques skill
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EssentialCommunicate Commercial And Technical Issues In Foreign Languages skill
Speak one or more foreign languages in order to communicate commercial and technical issues with various suppliers and clients.
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EssentialExert A Goal-oriented Leadership Role Towards Colleagues skill
Embrace a leadership role in the organisation and with colleagues as to provide coaching and direction to subordinates aiming at the achievement of specific objectives.
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EssentialManage Footwear Quality Systems skill
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EssentialUse Communication Techniques skill
Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.
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EssentialUse IT Tools skill
Application of computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment to storing, retrieving, transmitting and manipulating data, in the context of a business or enterprise.
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EssentialWork In Textile Manufacturing Teams skill
Work harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.
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Optional Skills (5 of 16 displayed)
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OptionalPre-stitching Processes And Techniques For Footwear And Leather Goods knowledge
Technology including machinery and techniques for the preparation for leather goods components and footwear uppers.
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OptionalFootwear Machinery knowledge
Tthe functionality of the wide range of machines, and the basic rules of regular maintenance.
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OptionalAutomatic Cutting Systems For Footwear And Leather Goods knowledge
The use and description of automatic systems technologies used in footwear and leather goods industry such as laser cutting, knife cutting, punch cutting, mill cutting, ultra-sound cutting, water jet cutting …
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OptionalAssembling Processes And Techniques For California Footwear Construction knowledge
Technology, equipment, machines and tools for assembling california footwear construction type.
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OptionalAssembling Processes And Techniques For Cemented Footwear Construction knowledge
Technology, equipment, machines and tools for lasting and soling in case of cemented footwear constructions.
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OptionalAssembling Processes And Techniques For Goodyear Footwear Construction knowledge
Technology, equipment, machines and tools for assembling Goodyear footwear construction types.
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OptionalFootwear Equipments knowledge
Functionality of the wide range of equipments and the basic rules of regular maintenance.
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OptionalFootwear Bottoms Pre-assembly knowledge
The equipment and techniques used for the preparation of bottom components in the footwear industry, including soles, heels, insoles, etc.
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OptionalFootwear Finishing Techniques knowledge
The related machinery, tools, chemicals and mechanical finishing procedures applied to footwear manufacturing.
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OptionalFootwear Stitching Techniques knowledge
The technologies, equipment, machines and processes for closing the upper components of footwear by various seams such as closed, lapped, butted, welted, piped and moccasin.
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OptionalFootwear Uppers Pre-assembly knowledge
The equipment and techniques used for pre-assembling operations of uppers in the footwear industry.
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OptionalCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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OptionalMake Technical Drawings Of Fashion Pieces skill
Make technical drawings of wearing apparel, leather goods and footwear including both technical and engineering drawings. Use them to communicate or to convey design ideas and manufacturing details to pattern …
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OptionalReduce Environmental Impact Of Footwear Manufacturing skill
Assess the environmental impact of footwear manufacture and minimise environmental risks. Reduce environmentally harmful work practices in different stages of the footwear manufacturing.
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OptionalDetermine Footwear Warehouse Layout skill
Select the suitable warehouse layouts according to the specific conditions of the footwear company. Plan the warehouse layout. Implement the warehouse management system.
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OptionalPerform Laboratory Tests On Footwear Or Leather Goods skill
Perform laboratory quality control tests on footwear, leather goods or its materials or components following national and international standards. Prepare samples and procedures. Analyse and interpret tests results and produced …
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