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

International Careers(ISCO): 
Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa