Sector
Leather
Keyword

Drum Operator (Tanning)Drum Operation Man

Minimum 5th pass

Preferably at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience

The tasks a Drum Man (Tanning) is expected to perform include:Operating rotary drum containing tanning solution to convert hides and skins into leather, according to specifications

Weighing tanning agents, such as bark powder or chemicals

Loading agents and hides or skins into drum

Turning valve to fill drum with water

Proficient in turning steam valve to heat water to specified temperature observing meters andgauges

Adept with following tanning formula

Knowledge of locking drum door and moveing lever to rotate drum for specified period of time

Well-versed with removing drum door and replacing it with grating

Proficient in rotating drum to drain tanning solution through grating

Knowledge of boiling sample of tanned hide or skin in water to determine thoroughness of tannings

Specialization in particular type of tanning

Knowledge of chemical composition and their ratio

Knowledge of leather processing time

Knowledge of different chemicals and their reaction

Good hand-eye coordination

Accuracy of work

Energetic

Physically fit

Good vision

Depth perception

Dexterity

It needs 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), Low Vision (LV) 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 hazardous chemicals, etc.Occupational hazards include risk of injuries, fatigue, respiratory problems, skin allergies, skin problems, 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 6,000 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.

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 2,091 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 approximately 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 Drum Man (Tanning) and other candidates applying for jobs in this sector across India.

Tanneries 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.