Shoe Repairer Food, Wood & Garment Trades Workers

Tthe functionality of the wide range of machines, and the basic rules of regular maintenance.

Cutting rules, variance of the leather properties on its surface and elongation directions of the footwear pieces.

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Functionality of the wide range of equipments and the basic rules of regular maintenance.

Be able to pull the uppers over the last and fix the lasting allowance on insole, manually or by special machines for forepart lasting, waist lasting, and seat lasting. Apart …

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

Inform customers about necessary repairs or replacements, discuss products, services and costs, include accurate technical information.

Apply various chemical and mechanical finishing procedures to footwear by performing manual or machine operations, with or without chemicals, such as heel and sole roughing, dying, bottom polishing, cold or …

Apply footwear and leather goods stitching techniques using the appropriate machines, needles, threads and other tools in order to obtain the required model and to comply with the sewing technical …

Check and complete cutting orders, select leather surfaces and classify cut pieces. Identify faults and defects on the leather surface. Recognise colours, shades and type of finishes. Use the following …

Reshape shoes, restitch worn seams, attach new heels or soles. Polish and clean shoes afterwards.

Utilise hand and power tools, such as awls, hammers, automatic sole stitchers, heel-nailing machines and sewing machines, for the repair and maintenance of footwear, belts and bags.

Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.

Engrave and print designs and patterns onto a variety of surfaces.

Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and …

Keep written records of the amount of stock in storage, incoming and outgoing products required for the proper operation of services, repairs and maintenance tasks.

File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.

Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.

Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.

Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.

Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …

Apply the information, such as periodic maintenance charts, step by step repair instructions, troubleshooting information and overhaul procedures to perform routine maintenance and repairs.

Use machines or tools to cut profiles of keys.

Identify problems on clocks or watches, check for deterioration, disassemble parts, regulate, adjust, and replace deficient components.

Sell footwear items and leather products by highlighting their features.

Work with shoe polish to shine the customer's shoes using tools such as cloth and brushes.

Make or adapt shoes tailored to the customer's feet, for customers with physical disabilities or anomalies. Reshape shoes, adapt heels or use orthopedic soles to meet the customers needs.