United States
7155-Fur and Leather Preparing Machine Operators
Job Title:
Fur and Leather Preparing Machine Operators
Job Description:
Fur and leather preparing machine operators operate and monitor various machines that prepare leather or treat fur- or wool-bearing pelts. They trim, scrape, clean, tan, buff and dye animal hides, pelts or skins to produce leather stock and finished furs.
Tasks:
Maintaining and repairing vats and other machinery
Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) :
815 - Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Specific Occupations:
715501 - Leather Processing Machine Operator
Description : Operates machines and equipment to convert raw hides and skins into finished leather for use in clothing, footwear, upholstery and leather goods.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Beam House Operator, De-hairing/Hide Machine Operator, Fellmongering Machine Operator, Leather Finishing Operator, Pelt Preparations Operator, Staining / Leather Machine Operator, Tanning Machine Operator
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Source Of Info:
Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa