As a Leather Goods Machine Operator, you will need to master following:

• ergonomics in footwear and leather goods design
• leather goods components
• leather goods manufacturing processes
• leather goods materials
• leather goods quality

More generally, a leather goods machine operator is also versed in:

• adapt to changing situations
• cooperate with colleagues
• ensure equipment maintenance
• execute working instructions
• follow work procedures
• functionalities of machinery
• identify with the company's goals
• maintain equipment
• use communication techniques

It also helps to know the following:

• apply basic rules of maintenance to leather goods and footwear machinery
• apply footwear and leather goods quality control techniques
• apply machine cutting techniques for footwear and leather goods
• apply methods for footwear and leather goods manufacturing
• apply pre-stitching techniques
• automatic cutting systems for footwear and leather goods
• detect product defects
• identify defects on raw hides
• measure working time in goods production
• operate automatic cutting systems for footwear and leather goods
• pre-stitching processes and techniques for footwear and leather goods
• prepare leather goods samples
• reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturing
• innovate in footwear and leather goods industry
• perform laboratory tests on footwear or leather goods
• perform packing of footwear and leather goods