Edge Skiving Worker (Shoemaking)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession in shoe manufacturing that specializes in thinning the leather on shoe edges by skiving, as pre-processing for sewing or bonding.
Description
Edge skiving workers, in the shoemaking process, manually or mechanically thin the leather edges of shoes to secure seam allowances or create bonding surfaces. They use appropriate skiving techniques depending on the type and thickness of the leather to achieve uniform thickness and smooth cross-sections. Skilled dexterity and concentration are required, and they work closely with other professions such as finishers and upper stitchers.
Future Outlook
While hand-skiving techniques are valued for high-end and custom-made shoes, mass production is advancing automation, potentially limiting demand for highly specialized skilled workers.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at fine work / High concentration / Patient
Work Style
Contract Manufacturing / Factory Work / Line Work / Maker's Workshop
Career Path
Apprentice Edge Skiving Worker → Edge Skiving Worker → Edge Skiving Leader → Shoemaker → Independent/Self-employment Startup
Required Skills
Hand Tool Operation / Leather Thickness Adjustment / Skiving
Recommended Skills
Machine Skiving Operation / Process Design (CAD) / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because uniformity in edge thickness and finish directly affects product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly instruction-based processing with limited room for creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Primarily basic measurements, no need for advanced numerical analysis. |
| Planning & Organization | Follows clear processes, so little planning is required. |
Related Jobs
- Finisher
- Shoemaker
- Sole Attacher
- Upper Stitcher