Repairer Job Description:

Repairs and salvages defective rubber footwear, such as boots, gaiters, overshoes, and fabric-upper footwear: Examines articles to determine location and extent of defect and method of repair. Swabs loose edges of seams with benzine or naphtha to restore tackiness and rolls or stitches seam to make tighter bond for stress and waterproofing. Presses edges with heated knife to smooth them. Moistens misaligned, creased, or wrong part, such as binding, toecap, heel, outsole, or foxing, with solvent. Pulls defective section from underpart and repositions or replaces part. Trims (skives) excess rubber from insoles to remove bulge of outsole or heel, using knife. Cleans soiled spots with solvent-moistened swab or cloth, soap or detergent, and water.