[Core] [55% incumbents] Study work orders or shoe part tags to obtain information about workloads, specifications, and the types of materials to be used.
  DWAs: Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Test machinery to ensure proper functioning before beginning production.
  DWAs: Conduct test runs of production equipment.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Position dies on material in a manner that will obtain the maximum number of parts from each portion of material.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Operate or tend machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.
  DWAs: Operate sewing equipment.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Switch on machines, lower pressure feet or rollers to secure parts, and start machine stitching, using hand, foot, or knee controls.
  DWAs: Operate sewing equipment.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Draw thread through machine guide slots, needles, and presser feet in preparation for stitching, or load rolls of wire through machine axles.
  DWAs: Load materials into production equipment. | Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Perform routine equipment maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines or replacing broken needles.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment. | Replace worn equipment components. | Maintain production or processing equipment.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Cut excess thread or material from shoe parts, using scissors or knives.
  DWAs: Trim excess material from workpieces.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Turn screws to regulate size of staples.
  DWAs: Operate sewing equipment.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Inspect finished products to ensure that shoes have been completed according to specifications.
  DWAs: Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met. | Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Align parts to be stitched, following seams, edges, or markings, before positioning them under needles.
  DWAs: Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Remove and examine shoes, shoe parts, and designs to verify conformance to specifications such as proper embedding of stitches in channels.
  DWAs: Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Select and place spools of thread or pre-wound bobbins into shuttles, or onto spindles or loupers of stitching machines.
  DWAs: Select production input materials. | Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Turn knobs to adjust stitch length and thread tension.
  DWAs: Operate sewing equipment.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Fill shuttle spools with thread from a machine's bobbin winder by pressing a foot treadle.
  DWAs: Operate sewing equipment.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Staple sides of shoes, pressing a foot treadle to position and hold each shoe under the feeder of the machine.
  DWAs: Assemble garments or textile products.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Collect shoe parts from conveyer belts or racks and place them in machinery such as ovens or on molds for dressing, returning them to conveyers or racks to send them to the next work station.
  DWAs: Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Turn setscrews on needle bars, and position required numbers of needles in stitching machines.
  DWAs: Operate sewing equipment.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Hammer loose staples for proper attachment.
  DWAs: Assemble garments or textile products.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:3.28 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Administration and Management (imp:3.01 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.66 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.51 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.41 lvl:2.25) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.40 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.38 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Administrative (imp:2.28 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.26 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  English Language (imp:2.13 lvl:1.72) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Mechanical (imp:2.06 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Design (imp:2.04 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Psychology (imp:1.76 lvl:1.32) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:1.73) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Chemistry (imp:1.70) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Communications and Media (imp:1.70) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.68 lvl:1.38) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.67) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Telecommunications (imp:1.63) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:1.59) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.52) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.45) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Food Production (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Geography (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Physics (imp:1.34) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Biology (imp:1.31) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.31) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Static Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Written Expression (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Sound Localization (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.11 lvl:4.29) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.04 lvl:2.52) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.82 lvl:3.42) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.77 lvl:2.51) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.72 lvl:2.36) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.72 lvl:2.52) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.64 lvl:2.27) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.61 lvl:2.30) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.54 lvl:2.41) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.46 lvl:2.72) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.41 lvl:2.23) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.40 lvl:2.78) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.31 lvl:1.86) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.29 lvl:2.31) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.28 lvl:1.96) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.26 lvl:1.80) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Processing Information (imp:3.23 lvl:1.72) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.23 lvl:2.04) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.18 lvl:2.10) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.15 lvl:2.20) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.15 lvl:1.58) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.12 lvl:1.84) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.10 lvl:1.71) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Getting Information (imp:3.08 lvl:1.73) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.06 lvl:2.32) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.04 lvl:2.01) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.04 lvl:2.04) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Working with Computers (imp:2.97 lvl:1.86) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.96 lvl:1.96) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.96 lvl:1.81) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.88 lvl:1.61) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.88 lvl:2.20) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.84 lvl:2.12) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.78 lvl:1.38) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.73 lvl:1.21) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.60 lvl:1.78) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.51 lvl:1.31) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.49 lvl:1.83) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.48 lvl:1.48) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.44 lvl:1.31) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.37 lvl:1.78) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.34) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.57) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.56) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Integrity (imp:0.55) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.41) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.28) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:0.27) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.13) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.04) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Initiative (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:-0.18) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.22) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.28) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Humility (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.43) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.61) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.69) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Time Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Repairing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 3,280
  annual_median    : $35,650
  annual_pct10     : $26,560
  annual_pct25     : $29,090
  annual_pct75     : $43,090
  annual_pct90     : $47,700
  annual_mean      : $36,280
  hourly_median    : $17.14

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New York ($48,420)
  lowest_state     : Texas ($26,560)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.823x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (6 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,270  median: $  35,650

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (1 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,270  median: $  35,650

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Alstom Metropolis C830C (similarity: 0.3509)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alstom_Metropolis_C830C
  QID: Q4735856
  Extract: The Alstom Metropolis C830C is the second generation of communication-based train control (CBTC) electric multiple unit rolling stock in operation on the Circle Line of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system. 24 trainsets of three cars were manufactured by Shanghai Alstom Transport Co Ltd, with

  Title: Titanic (similarity: 0.1951)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic
  QID: Q25173
  Extract: RMS Titanic was a British ocean liner that sank in the early hours of 15 April 1912 as a result of striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, United States. Of the 2,208 passengers and crew aboard, approximately 1,500 died, making the incident one of the de

  Title: P. Chidambaram (similarity: 0.2500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._Chidambaram
  QID: Q377358
  Extract: Palaniyappan Chidambaram, better known as P. Chidambaram, is an Indian politician and lawyer, who currently serves as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha. He served as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs from 2017 to 2018. He also served as Interim Deputy Leader of O

  Title: List of Creepshow (TV series) episodes (similarity: 0.3056)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Creepshow_(TV_series)_episodes
  QID: Q111956131
  Extract: 

The following is a list of episodes of the American anthology television series Creepshow, which premiered on Shudder on September 26, 2019. As of October 13, 2023, 23 episodes and 2 specials of Creepshow have been released.

  Title: Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CRRC Qingdao Sifang T251 (similarity: 0.3023)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Heavy_Industries_%26_CRRC_Qingdao_Sifang_T251
  QID: Q17051139
  Extract: The Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CRRC Qingdao Sifang T251 is the first generation electric multiple unit rolling stock in operation on the Thomson–East Coast line of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system, manufactured by a consortium of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and CRRC Qingdao Sifang under Co

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET task descriptions, comprehensive skill and ability data, and current BLS wage statistics. Limited only by small employment base affecting market analysis depth.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:47:46.246372+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,709
tokens_output        : 4,329
cost_usd             : $0.046616
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No relevant Wikipedia match found for this specialized manufacturing occupation. The semantic neighbors were unrelated topics including trains, historical events, and television content.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders operate specialized machinery to join, decorate, reinforce, and finish shoes and shoe parts in manufacturing facilities. These production workers follow work orders and specifications to ensure proper assembly of footwear components using various industrial machines. The role requires precision manual dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to monitor machine operations for quality control.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by studying work orders and shoe part tags to understand specifications and material requirements for their shift. They test machinery functionality before production starts, then position dies and materials to maximize efficiency and minimize waste. Throughout the day, they operate sewing machines, stitchers, and other specialized equipment to join shoe components, switching between different machines as needed. Regular tasks include threading machines, loading materials, adjusting settings like staple sizes, and performing routine maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing broken needles. Quality inspection of finished products ensures adherence to specifications before items move to the next production stage.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong near vision and manual dexterity, essential for precise machine operation and detailed work. They demonstrate high attention to detail and dependability, as even minor errors can affect product quality and production schedules. The realistic and conventional personality types thrive here, enjoying hands-on mechanical work with clear procedures and standards. Successful operators are comfortable with repetitive tasks, can maintain focus during long shifts, and take pride in producing quality craftsmanship. They also need basic communication skills to interact with supervisors and team members about production requirements and equipment issues.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require only a high school diploma or equivalent, with 46.4% of workers having less than high school education according to current employment data. On-the-job training typically provides the necessary technical skills for operating specific shoe manufacturing equipment. Some employers prefer candidates with basic mechanical aptitude or previous manufacturing experience, though extensive preparation is not required given the Job Zone 2 classification.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Entry-level operators can advance to lead operator or machine setter positions with experience, potentially earning responsibility for training new workers and troubleshooting complex equipment issues. Some workers transition to quality control inspector roles or move into shoe repair and cobbling work. With additional education, career paths may extend to manufacturing supervision, production planning, or equipment maintenance technician roles in broader manufacturing environments.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment totals 3,280 workers nationally with median annual wages of $35,650 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The wage range spans from $26,560 at the 10th percentile to $47,700 at the 90th percentile, with significant geographic variation from Texas ($26,560) to New York ($48,420). Manufacturing accounts for nearly all employment (3,270 positions), concentrated in footwear production facilities. The specialized nature of shoe manufacturing means opportunities are geographically concentrated near major footwear production centers. Given the small total employment base, job openings are limited but may offer stability for those in established manufacturing locations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Moderate automation risk exists as advanced manufacturing technologies increasingly handle routine assembly tasks. However, the detailed inspection, quality control, and machine setup activities requiring human judgment and dexterity provide some protection against full automation in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Sewing Machine Operators (51-6031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require operation of sewing equipment with identical abilities in manual dexterity, control precision, and near vision.
    data: Operate sewing equipment
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.1)
    data: Control Precision (imp:3.6)
  [knowledge_overlap] Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers (51-6041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared focus on footwear industry with overlapping production and processing knowledge requirements.
    data: Production and Processing (imp:3.3)
    data: shoes and shoe parts
    data: footwear specialization
  [task_similarity] Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9032.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve positioning materials for maximum efficiency and controlling machines for precise operations.
    data: Position dies on material
    data: Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.8)
    data: material optimization
  [riasec_cluster] Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (51-9022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both exhibit strong realistic orientation (R:6.71) with hands-on mechanical work and attention to finishing quality.
    data: R:6.71
    data: hands-on work
    data: finish quality focus
  [transferable_skill] Cutters and Trimmers, Hand (51-9031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Operations monitoring and quality control analysis skills transfer directly between precision cutting and trimming roles.
    data: Operations Monitoring (imp:3.0)
    data: Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.9)
    data: Cut excess material
  [job_zone] Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-6062.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 2 positions requiring minimal preparation with similar machine operation and material handling focus.
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: machine operation
    data: material handling

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['shoe machine operator', 'footwear operator', 'shoe manufacturing', 'shoe production', 'shoe assembly', 'shoe stitching', 'shoe equipment', 'footwear machinery']
  exclude_keywords : ['shoe repair', 'cobbler', 'shoe sales', 'retail footwear', 'shoe design']
  title_patterns   : ['*Shoe Machine*', '*Footwear Operator*', '*Shoe Production*', '*Shoe Equipment*', '*Shoe Assembly*']
  common_variations: ['shoe operator', 'footwear machine operator', 'shoe equipment operator', 'shoe manufacturing operator', 'shoe assembly operator', 'shoe stitching operator', 'shoe production worker', 'footwear production operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'production', 'materials', 'machines', 'control', 'principles', 'shoe', 'products', 'operate', 'machine', 'quality', 'includes', 'objects', 'ideas', 'techniques', 'standards', 'activities', 'body']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  45  0.01607  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:51%  dwas:36%  inference:11%
tendency                   42  0.01499  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 26  0.00928  dwas                 dwas:35%  onet_dimensions:31%  inference:31%
materials                  19  0.00678  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:32%  inference:11%
machines                   16  0.00571  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:25%
control                    16  0.00571  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:19%  wikipedia:6%
principles                 16  0.00571  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
shoe                       13  0.00464  inference            inference:54%  onet_tasks:46%
products                   13  0.00464  dwas                 dwas:46%  onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:8%
operate                    12  0.00428  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:25%  inference:17%
machine                    12  0.00428  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:42%  inference:42%  onet_dimensions:17%
quality                    12  0.00428  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:50%
includes                   12  0.00428  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00428  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00393  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                  10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
activities                 10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
manufacturing              10  0.00357  inference            inference:100%
specifications              9  0.00321  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  inference:33%  onet_dimensions:22%
attention                   9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  wikipedia:11%
problems                    9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
material                    8  0.00286  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:12%
hand                        8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
understand                  8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
operations                  8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:12%  inference:12%
needed                      8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
actions                     8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%