Job Description:

• 1) Dyes or tints shoes for customers of shoe repair or shoe shining shops: Inserts shoetree or stuffs paper into shoe to stiffen shoe upper, forming smooth working surface on shoe.

• 2) Cleans shoes with acetone, alcohol, water, or other solutions to remove dirt, dye, and grease, using brushes, cloths, and sponges.

• 3) Selects prepared dye or mixes dyes to match shade specified by instructions or color chart.

• 4) Applies coat of dye or tint onto shoe upper, using spray gun or swab.

• 5) Ignites dye on shoe to drive dye into leather.