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63220.01 – Shoemakers

Shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots

Overview

Example job titles

  • Shoemaker

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making to consider the specific foot shape and shoe fashion trends in order to develop creative solutions and final products that meet client needs in aesthetic and function
  • Management of Material Resources to ensure high-quality materials are selected and used correctly, minimize waste of product and reorder supplies when stock is low
  • Finger Dexterity to precisely work to trim, dress and otherwise finish boots and shoes
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to select and assemble shoe components, fasten insoles and sew or glue other parts together
  • Attention to Detail to ensure the final product is visually appealing, with accurate stitching, alignment and finishing touches that meet customers' expectations
  • Knowledge in Client Service to communicate professionally with customers and gather the right information about the needs and preferences regarding shoes

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Discuss type of footwear to be made and obtain measurements from customer
  • Select patterns and leather or other material and outline and cut patterns
  • Select or assemble lasts, fasten insoles to lasts and sew or glue other parts into place
  • Trim, dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes
  • Estimate custom footwear costs and receive payment from customers
  • May supervise other shoemakers and shoe repairers.

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

63 – Occupations in sales and services

Sub-major group

632 – Occupations in services

Minor group

6322 – Shoe repairers, shoemakers and upholsterers

Unit group

63220 – Shoe repairers and shoemakers

Occupational profile

63220.01 – Shoemakers

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