Job description Shoemaker in British Columbia

Find out what work is like for a shoemaker in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Shoe repairers and shoemakers (NOC 63220).

Shoe repairers and shoemakers

Description

Shoe repairers repair footwear and shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots. They are employed in shoe repair shops or custom shoemaking establishments, or they may be self-employed.

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Shoe repairers and shoemakers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Shoemakers
  • 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.
  • Shoe repairers
  • Repair soles, heels and other parts of footwear using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials and equipment
  • Repair belts, luggage, purses and similar products
  • Estimate footwear repair costs and take payment.

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 63220), and a list of similar occupations:

  • bootmaker
  • custom shoemaker
  • orthopedic shoemaker
  • shoemaker
  • shoe repairer

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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