United States
Sector
Keyword
Assistant Operator
Finishing Helper
Machine Operator Helper
Production Helper
Footwear Machine Helper
Assistant Operator Footwear
Minimum Class V
Certified training for Helper Finishing (Footwear) (programme aligned to LSS/Q3401 released by Leather Sector Skill Council)
Not applicable
The tasks a Helper-Finishing (Footwear) is expected to perform include:
Assisting in footwear cleaning, polishing and buffing, final inspection
Packing processes and carrying out material lasting, buffing, roughing, adhesive adding, etc.
Co-ordinating with team members
Assisting the operators to carry out activities based on the production schedule
Proficient in understanding the complete sequence of processes involved in footwear making
Knowledge of the style/design of the products currently being produced
Equipped in cleaning the footwear carefully without damaging the appearance of the product
Well-versed with different techniques used for polishing and brushing the footwear
Knowledge of the lacquering process and the related equipment used
Well-versed with the steps and various factors to be considered for the final inspection
Familiar with the process of cleaning the equipment used
Will be updated
Eye for detail
Accuracy in work
Proficiency in motor skills Willingness to learn new tasks and work
Passionate about crafting intricate products
Good team player
Hand-eye co-ordination
Dexterity of hands
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Working from home option is not available
Working hours
Working is for 5/6 days a week and 8 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act 1948 (section 87)
Occupational hazards include injury, infection or allergies due to constant exposure to organic solvents, chemicals, etc.
Health hazards include risk of fire
For freshers - INR 10,000 to INR 12,000 per month
For candidates with experience - INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Growth Estimates of Leather Industry in India
Indian leather industry has a huge export market consisting of mainly eleven countries of which Germany accounts for a share of 14.34%, followed by UK (12.80%), Italy (11.52%), USA (8.72%), Hong Kong (8.11%), France (7.07%), Spain (6.31%), Netherlands (3.98%), Belgium (2.02%), U.A.E. (1.92%) and Australia (1.30%), accounting for 78.9% of the total exports of the Indian leather industry and 3% of the global leather import trade (US$137.96 billion in 2010). Abundance of raw materials, high foreign currency earning capacity, a huge export market, an employment intensive sector and advanced technical support has earned India a well-deserved position in the global leather scenario with an annual turnover of over US$ 7.5 billion making the industry an indispensable part of the Indian economy.
Latest Trends in Leather Sector in India
A diverse sector manufacturing gents, ladies and children?s footwear has a stake of 45.05% in the total leather export of India. India is the second largest producer of footwear after China with a whopping annual production figure of 2,065 million pairs of which the expanding domestic market accounts for 1,950 million pairs (95%) of the net production. Some of the famous international brands sourced from India include Hush Puppies, Florsheim, Reebok, Salamander, Stacy Adams, Lama and Bally. Lakahani, Red Tape, Bata, Liberty and Khadim?s.
All these factors indicate good job prospects for Helper Finishing (Footwear)
Large exporters in the leather industry
Cities across India
Will be updated
Government Leather Institute, Agra
Council for Leather Exports (CLE), West Bengal
Labour
Net Services India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
Footwear Design & Development Institute, Uttar Pradesh
