Hard Skills
IntermediateWheeling Machine OperationThe ability to set up and operate specialized machinery to press decorative or functional indentations into the welt or sole edges of footwear.
BasicEdge Finishing Quality ControlThe skill of inspecting the depth, spacing, and uniformity of wheeling marks to ensure alignment with design specifications.
BasicIndustrial Safety ComplianceAdherence to safety protocols specific to shoe manufacturing environments, including the use of PPE and emergency machine stops.
BasicFootwear Material KnowledgeUnderstanding the physical properties of leather, rubber, and synthetics to adjust wheeling pressure and temperature accordingly.