Hard Skills
IntermediateManual Cutting TechniquesThe ability to use hand tools like cobbler's knives or heavy-duty shears to cut footwear components from various materials following pattern outlines.
BeginnerClicking Press OperationOperating hydraulic or mechanical die-cutting machines to stamp out shoe parts according to specific patterns and dies.
AdvancedMaterial Nesting and Yield OptimizationStrategically placing patterns on hides or fabric rolls to maximize material usage and minimize scrap or waste.
IntermediateLeather Quality InspectionIdentifying natural defects such as scars, bites, or uneven grain in leather to avoid including them in visible shoe parts.