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Edge Setter Machine

Edge Setting Operator

Minimum 5th pass

Preferably at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience

The tasks an Edge Setter, Machine (Footwear) is expected to perform include:

Operating edge-setting machine to polish edge of sole of shoe for giving shape and desired finish

Selecting handle iron according to thickness of sole

Turning holder containing handle iron over gas flame or spirit lamp as appropriate to heat it to required temperature.

Holding shoe with both hands against revolving handle iron and manipulating its movement to burnish its entire edge

Applying coating of wax with wax stick on burnishing edge of sole

Cleaning, oiling machine and removing defects, if required

Proficient in identifying the kind of edge to be set

Knowledge of common problems faced in the work environment

Proficient in handling all tools and techniques

Knowledge of different types of materials to be used for any particular operation

Well-versed with setting heating temperature as per different heels

Well-versed with different types of heating tools

Well-versed with different finishing chemicals and wax

Knowledge of different types of finishing methodology

Good hand-eye co-ordination

Accuracy of work

Fair judgment in edge sharpening

Good vision

Depth perception

Dexterity

It needs one to be on their toes

Need not 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

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 Leg (BL) and those who have Hearing Impaired (HH)

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

Occupational hazards include risk of injuries, cuts and bruises, burns, etc.

Health hazards include risk of handling electric tools and flame, risk of accidents, etc.

For freshers - INR 4,500 to INR 5,000 per month

For candidates with 1-2 years of experience or more - INR 5,500 to INR 6,500 per month

(Thesefigures are indicative and subject to change)

Current Trends and Future Growth of Leather Sector in India

The leather industry in India produces approximately 1,055 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 global maker of footwear after China, accounting for 13% of global footwear production of 16 billion pairs. India produces 2,065 million pairs of footwear, of which about 115 million pairs are exported. The major production centres in India are Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Mumbai, Kanpur, Kolkata, etc.

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 approximately 3.7 million jobs in the nine-year period. The leather footwear segment currently employs 0.78 million people and is expected to employ 1.44 million people by 2020. This will result in an incremental growth of around 0.66 million jobs. All these factors will result in more job opportunities for Edge Setter, Machine (Footwear) and other candidates applying for jobs in this sector across India.

Leather footwear manufacturing factories across India

Cities and townsacross 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.