Footwear production technicians perform a wide range of activities regarding footwear manufacturing. They are involved in all phases of the process including product engineering and different types of construction. They aim at maximising productivity and reducing production costs, assuring the functionality and quality of product and customer satisfaction.

Tasks

In such cases tasks would include -
(a) Collecting data and providing technical assistance regarding: efficient, safe and economic utilization of personnel, material and equipment; methods of work and sequence of operations and supervision of their implementation; and efficient layout of plant or establishment;
(b) Aiding in the identification of potential hazards and introducing safety procedures and devices;
(c) Modifying and testing equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental pollution, site remediation and land reclamation;
(d) Assisting in the development of environmental pollution remediation devices under the direction of an engineer;
(e) Assisting engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.