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Footwear Bottom Stock Production Machine Operator

OFO Code: 715603

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
715603
Occupation
Footwear Bottom Stock Production Machine Operator
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATORS AND ASSEMBLERS
Unit group
7156 · Shoemaking and Related Machine Operators

Official description
Shoemaking and related machine operators operate and monitor machines which produce and repair standard or special footwear, handbags and other accessories.

More official OFO detail
  • Operating and monitoring machines which produce luggage, handbags, belts and other accessories, as well as other items such as saddles, collars or harnesses
  • Operating and monitoring machines which mark patterns and cut shoe parts
  • Operating and monitoring machines which sew shoe parts together, or edge, polish, or apply ornaments and perform finishing tasks

2. Demand status

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