Carry out upper making and closing in footwear and leathergoods manufacture
Overview
This standard is about carrying out upper making, closing and associated operations for footwear and leathergoods manufacture.
This includes selecting machinery and equipment, setting and adjusting machinery and equipment, checking the quality of components, positioning components, carrying out operations in sequence and passing completed work onto the next stage.
This standard is for those who carry out upper making, closing and other associated operations within footwear or leathergoods manufacture.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- make sure the work area is free from hazards at all times
- select and use appropriate machinery and equipment for each operation
- make sure machinery and any associated equipment is set up for the style being worked on
- make adjustments to tools, equipment, settings and materials which maintain safety and quality standards
- check that components meet quality standards before working with them
position and lay out components to maximise production whilst maintaining quality
carry out operations in line with production processes
- carry out all operations in the correct sequence for the style being worked on
- work in ways that minimise waste at all times
- report any faults with machinery and equipment without delay
- complete work to appropriate quality standards
- sort work in appropriate order for following production stages
- place completed work in locations that minimise risk of damage
- close down machinery in line with safety requirements when work is complete
- comply with written instructions related to upper making and closing
- complete required forms, records and other documentation
- work to legal requirements, standards and regulations, policies, procedures and professional codes at all times
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- processes for upper making, closing and associated operations including joining and machining
- styles currently being produced in the department
- the information on the work ticket and how it relates to the work
- production schedules and targets for each stage
- how to meet production targets
- production operations before and after work
- procedures for reporting faults on the machinery and equipment
- the implications of using defective machines
what to look for when checking quality of work
correct procedures for setting up, closing down and cleaning machines
- machine controls and equipment
- the organisation's policies about ethical production and sustainability
- the effects of wastage on operations and sustainability
- the organisation's rules, codes, guidelines and standards
- equipment operating procedures
- statutory responsibilities under health and safety and environmental legislation and regulations
- common hazards in the work area and workplace procedures for dealing with them
- manufacturers' instructions for machinery and equipment