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Suitcase Constructor

Suitcase Manufacturer

Minimum 10th standard

Minimum 4-5 years of relevant work experience

The tasks a Suitcase Maker is expected to perform include:

Making suitcases, attache cases and similar articles from leather or synthetic material

Cutting two sets of component parts, one from leather or other basic material to be used and other from cardboard, using guides or patterns

Attaching the corresponding parts of cardboard and basic material together with glue

Assembling the sections, sewing/ riveting, gluing, etc.

Applying dyes, polishes and buffs

Designing or copying patterns

Finishing edges of materials and applying decorative markings

Maintaining and repairing machines, when required

Proficient in assembling sections by glueing, machine sewing, rivetting and otherwise fastening, affixing attachments such as rings, gussets, buckles, locks and handles

Knowledge of applying dyes and polishes

Adept with finishing edges of material and applying decorative marking by using heated edging and creasing tools

Knowledge of the leather, patterns, materials, processes

Skilled in designing or copying patterns

Knowledge of repairing damaged articles

Will be updated

Good hand-eye coordination

Accuracy of work

Fair judgment about suitcase construction

Managerial skills

Good vision

Depth perception

Manual dexterity

It is a desk job but one needs to be on their toes

May need to handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Factories usually work for 6 days a week for 8 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory

Being self-employed is an option. In this case working hours and working days will be flexible

Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), Muscular Weakness (MW) and those who have Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Health hazards include exposure to glue and adhesives, chemicals, etc.

Occupational hazards includeriskofinjuringfingersandbody,fatigue,electricalshock,respiratoryproblems,skinallergies,etc.

For freshers - INR 7,000 to INR 7,500 per month

For 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 USD 200 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 16 million pieces per annum and leather goods production capacity of approx. 63 million 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 factories across India

Leather goods manufacturing factories 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