Footwear Production MacHine Operator
ANZSCO 711711
140
33%
71%
52 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Footwear Production Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture ready-to-wear footwear.
What they typically do
- Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions.
- Sets and operates controls used to regulate processing operations.
- Starts machines and monitors operation to detect faults and ensure effectiveness of operation.
- Cuts and machines leather and synthetic shoe uppers, and makes shoes using moulded and cement construction techniques.
- Examines finished products for defects and variations, reports faults in machines, and carries out quality control procedures.
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Footwear Production MacHine Operator.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers