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Job Title: Taper, Machine
Taper, Machine Job Description:
Tends machine that applies adhesive tape to reinforce seams of upper shoe parts: Positions part on machine roller. Turns dial to regulate temperature of machine heating element that softens adhesive surface of tape. Depresses pedals that raise part, activate roller, and apply tape. Moves lever to cut adhered tape or uses scissors. Replaces tape roll on machine. May be designated according to part taped as Seam Taper, Machine (boot & shoe); Top Taper, Machine (boot & shoe).
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Gathers and sorts shoe parts for delivery to other departments or workers: Collects parts, such as h...
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Tends machine that trims edges of outsole and welt to conform to outline of lasted shoe upper: Adjus...
Laster
Attaches uppers of fabric top footwear to insoles: Holds last on which upper and insole are premount...
Upper-Leather Sorter
Receives, stores, sorts, and issues upper shoe leather for cutting operations: Verifies contents of ...
Tends machine that smooths and presses seams of shoe parts, such as counters, quarters, and joints o...
Caser, Shoe Parts
Gathers and sorts shoe parts for delivery to other departments or workers: Collects parts, such as h...
Rough-Rounder, Machine
Tends machine that trims edges of outsole and welt to conform to outline of lasted shoe upper: Adjus...
Laster
Attaches uppers of fabric top footwear to insoles: Holds last on which upper and insole are premount...
Upper-Leather Sorter
Receives, stores, sorts, and issues upper shoe leather for cutting operations: Verifies contents of ...