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Belt Constructor

Belt Man

Minimum 10th pass

Preferably at least 4-5 years of relevant work experience

The tasks a Belt Maker is expected to perform include:Making and repairing leather belts, both for personal and industrial use

Skiving (tapering) ends when pieces must be joined

Sewing parts together using waxed thread and awl to punch holes

Proficient in using heated edging and creasing tools to aid in forming and decorating, belt and hand tools to attach buckles, metal fixtures, and other parts

Adept with trimming belts and finishing it, by treating with oil, dyeing

Knowledge of making or repairing canvas belts by stitching on leather parts, buckles and metal fixtures

Well-versed with operating leather machines

Knowledge of designing new belts for personal use

Knowledge of polishing metal fixtures

Knowledge of repairing belts, installing them on motors and machinery, and fixing fasteners in factory or workshop

Good hand-eye coordination

Accuracy of work

Fair judgment about belt construction

Managerial skills

Good vision

Depth perception

Dexterity

It requires oneto be on their toes

May need to 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

Being self-employed is an option. In this case, working hours and working days will be flexible

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)

Health hazards include exposure to glue and adhesives, chemicals, etc.

Occupational hazards include risk of injuring fingers and body, fatigue, respiratory problems, skin allergies, dust allergies, etc.

For freshers - INR 7,000 to INR 7,500 per month

For candidates with 1-2 years of experience or more - INR 8,000 to INR 9,000 per month

(Thesefigures are indicative and subject to change)

Current Trend 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 producer of leather garments, after China. India produces diverse types of leather garments i.e. jackets, long coats, waistcoats/shirts, pant/shorts, etc. and goods and accessories made in India are trunks, suit-cases, handbags, wallets, purses, leather belts, gloves, saddler and harness goods, etc. Leather garments manufacturing capacity is estimated to be 16 million pieces per annum and leather goods production capacity is approximately 63 million pieces annually.

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 goods and garments segment currently employs 0.31 million people and is expected to employ 0.64 million people by 2020. This will result in an incremental growth of around 0.33 million jobs. All these factors will result in more job opportunities for Belt Maker and other candidates applying for jobsin this sector across India.

Cities and towns 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.