A professional who tends machine that trims edges of inseam to remove excess material prior to attachment of midsole or outsole. Responsibilities include:

• Turns setscrew that locks reciprocating blade onto machine shaft.
• Turns knobs that position machine guide.
• Depresses pedal that withdraws presser device, permitting alignment of excess material with cutting edge of blade.
• Releases pedal that recoils presser device, forcing excess material under blade.
• Guides shoe against cutting edge of blade to trim off excess material.