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Rivetting Machine Operator

Sole Screwing Machine Operator

Minimum 5th pass

Preferably at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience

The tasks a Rivetting Machine Operator is expected to perform include:

Operating rivetting machine to screw brass screwwire to sole of footwear

Collecting spools of brass screw wire

Drawing end of wire through nozzle, closing spindle cover and setting machine at high or low speed as required

Placing shoe in horn of machine with sole upwards and starting machine

Pressing pedal to raise horn till sole touches nozzle

Replacing spool of screw wire as necessary

Cleaning, oiling machine and removing defects, if required

Knowledge of setting machine for feed and speed of screwing

Proficient in guiding shoe with both hands and ensuring screwing together of insole, middle sole and sole at desired points

Proficient inidentifying the kind of shoes and rivetto be used

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 this particular operation

Well-versed with different sizes and kind of rivet

Proficient in adjusting machine parts

Good hand-eye co-ordination

Accuracy of work

Fair judgment in positioning different shoes and rivet

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), 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)

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

Health hazards include 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 Rivetting Machine Operator and other candidates applying for jobs in this sector across India.

Leather footwear manufacturing factories across India

Cities and towns 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.