Nicker Job Description:

Tends machine that nicks curved edges of shoe parts, such as vamps, tongues, quarters, and bindings, to facilitate folding of edges, using either of following methods: (1) Turns machine head to bring designated multiedged die into position. Positions part under die and depresses pedal that forces die downward, nicking edge; or (2) Places part on machine post against guide and presses part against reciprocating knife to nick edge. May be designated according to part nicked as Binding Nicker (boot & shoe).