Sector
Keyword

Glazing Machine Operator

Minimum ?8th pass

At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience

The tasks a Leather Glazer, Machine is expected to perform include:

Glazing or giving glossy finish to leather by operating glazing machine fitted with movable hard glass roller

Positioning leather on bed of machine and depressing pedal to lower hard glass roller on the leather,

Starting machine to move roller over leather

Shifting position of leather under roller to impart specified finish to entire surface

Pulling finished leather from machine table and stacking it separately

Treating the leather surface with oil before glazing

Proficient in identifying the hide and side of leather

Knowledge of the requiredthicknessof leather

Knowledge of machinery used for the particular job

Proficient in handling machinery and materials

Adept in handling equipment and knowledge ofits operating procedures

Proficient in following work instructions

Knowledge of glazing chemicals

Not applicable

An eye for detail

Accuracy in work

Manualdexterity

Good hand eye co-ordination

Basic estimation and numerical skills

It needs one to be on their toes

Need not 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?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and those who have Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards includes damage to skin, respiratory problems, asthma, etc.

Health hazards includes exposure to chemicals, dyes, etc.

For freshers - INR 5,500 to INR 6,500 per monthFor candidates with 1-2 years of experience or more - INR 7,000 to INR 8,000 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.

The variety of finished leather goods comprise of classic finishes (polish, glazed, aniline, patent), matt surfaces (suedes, nubuck), nappa and burnished. Indian tanning industry produces more than two billion square feet of leather per annum. The industry has the tanning capacity to fulfill 10% of world?s leather requirements. Major tanning hubs in the country are Ambur, Ranipet, Chennai, Kolkata, Kanpur, Jalandhar, etc. There are roughly 2091 tanneries in the country.

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 finishing leather segment currently employs 0.23 million people and is expected to employ 0.58 million people by 2020. This will result in an incremental growth of around 0.35 million jobs. All these factors will result in more job opportunities for candidates applying in this sector across India.

Tanneries across India

Tanneries 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