United States
Sector
Keyword
Hide Splitter
Leather Splitting Machine Operator
Minimum 5th pass
At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience
The tasks a Hide Splitter, Machine is expected to perform include:
Setting and operating machines fitted with horizontal endless belt type knife to split hide edgeways to form two or more pieces or to give uniform thickness
Starting themachine and adjusting thickness of cut
Placing hide on machine table and smoothening out wrinkles
Guiding hides between machine rollers
Removing hides from themachine or directing Helper to do so
Checking split hide for accuracy and adjusting guides if necessary
Ensuring that the knife blade is sharpened automatically by emery wheels fixed to themachine
Adjusting emery stone wheels,if not in correct position
Cleaning and oiling themachine regularly
Equipped to identify the type of leather and, its thickness
Well-versed in measuring thickness of leather
Well-versed with different measuring gauge
Knowledge of common problems faced in the work environment
Proficient in handling all tools and techniques
In depthknowledge of machinery
Knowledge of different types of materials which is used for this particular operation
Proficient in changing the machine blade and the methods to sharpen it
Not applicable
Good hand-eye co-ordination
Accuracy of work
Skilled in positioning the leatheron the machine
Good vision
Depth perception
Manualdexterity
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) 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 includes handling sharp tools, risk of accidents, exposure to chemicals, etc.
Occupational hazards includes 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 6,000 to INR 6,500 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Current Trend and Future Growth of Leather Sector in India
The leather industry in India produces approx. 1055 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 2091 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 approx. 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 candidates applying in this sector across India.
Tanneries across India
Tanneries 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
