United States
Sector
Keyword
Harness and Saddle Making Technologist
Minimum ?10th standard
Minimum 3-4 years of relevant work experience
The tasks that a Supervisor and Foreman, Harness and Saddle Making is expected to perform include:Supervising manufacture of harness and saddle and ensuring production to required specifications
Studying drawing or sample of saddle or harness to be made
Selectingrighttypeofleather,felt,stiffeners,sheepwool,andothermaterialsrequiredandissuingthemtoworkersaccordingtopartsorcomponentstobemade
Supervising cutting, sizing, shaping, forming, looping, fitting of metal parts and other operations, guiding workers as necessary and ensuring correct use of men and materials
Checking production at every stage, getting defects removed if any and ensuring conformation to prescribed specifications
Proficient in identifying the hide and side of the leather
Knowledge of machinery which is being used for the particular job
Proficient in handling machinery and materials
Adept with handling equipment and its operating procedures
Proficient in following work instructions
Knowledge of pressure of the rolling machine
Knowledge of designing and pattern cutting
Knowledge of sequence of the operation
Knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance
Knowledge of handling tools and techniques
Knowledge of procedures
Knowledge of cost reduction methods
Will be updated
An eye for detail
Accuracy in work
Manual dexterity
Good hand eye coordination skills
Basic estimation and numerical skills
Good supervising skills
Pleasant personality
It needs one to be on their toes
Need to handle a team
Local travelling is not necessary
Contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Factories usually work for 6 days a week for 8 hours every day. This may vary from factory to factory
May have to work in shifts
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe
The job is listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)Occupational hazard includes damage to skin, respiratory problems, asthma, etc.Health hazard includes exposure to adhesives, dyes, etc.
For freshers - INR 6,000 to INR 7,000 per monthFor candidates with 1-2 years of experience or more - INR 8,000 to INR 9,000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Current Trend and Future Growth of Leather Sector in India
The leather industry in India produces approx. 1055 billion worth of leather in various forms. Out of this, 661 billion (62%) is consumed domestically and the remaining is exported (37%). This share of consumption and export is estimated to change and in 2020 India will account for 1.4 trillion (59.1%) worth of domestic consumption and earn 673 billion (40.9%) worth from exports.
Organized retail is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25% to reach USD200 Billion by 2020.
Demand growth for leather goods is expected from footwear, bags, purses, furniture etc. all driven by the Indian consumption boom. Penetration of export markets is expected to rise in the wake of increased sourcing by global retail majors and luxury brands. Key segments for human resource development in the industry include finished leather, leather footwear and leather goods.
India is the second largest producer of leather garments, next to China. India produces diverse types of leather garments i.e. jackets, long coats, waistcoats/shirts, pant/shorts, etc. and goods and accessories made in India are trunks, suit-cases, handbags, wallets, purses, leather belts, gloves, saddler and harness goods, etc. Leather garments manufacturing capacity is estimated to be 16million pieces per annum and leather goods production capacity of approx.63million pieces annually.
The sector currently employs over 3.09 million employees and is slated to employ more than 6.8 million employees by 2022. This implies additional creation of approx.3.7 million jobs in the nine-year period. The leather goods and garments segment currently employs 0.31 million people and is expected to employ 0.64 million people by 2020. This will result in an incremental growth of around 0.33 million jobs. All these factors will result in more job opportunities for candidates applying in this sector across India.
Leather goods manufacturing companies across India
Leather goods manufacturing companies across India
Will be updated
Footwear Design & Development Institute, Noida
Central Footwear Training Institute, Chennai & Agra
Government Leather Technology College, Kolkata
Labour
Net Services India Pvt Ltd
IL&FS Skills Development Corporation Ltd Indian Institute of Leather Products (IILP) KILT, Karnataka
Central Institute of Vocational Education
Mirams Training Services India Pvt Ltd
