Sector
Leather
Keyword

Case Finisher (Leather Product)

Leather Suitcase Maker

Leather Worker

The tasks a Case Finisher (Leather Product) is expected to perform include:

Assembling and finishing suitcases and radio, jewellery and instrument cases

Lining or covering products with material, such as leather, velvet or satin

Inserting hinge wings into slots in top and bottom sections of case and securing them in grooves, using pinch pliers or rivets, nails or screws hinges, in position

Opening case and verifying lid angle, using table gauge

Cutting specified material to size, using pattern and shears or obtaining pre-cut fabric

Brushing glue on area to be covered

Positioning material on inner or outer surfaces of case and smoothing out wrinkles, using fingers

Trimming excess fabric from joints, seams and edges, using knife

Gluing or nailing bracing blocks to case and covering blocks with material

Pressing cushion or pad into upper and lower sections of case

Examining case for misalignment of edges

Opening and closing lid to test action of hinges and spring

Holding case over air nozzle and pressing pedal to remove dust and lint

Packing cases in shipping cartons

Ability to use all the measuring instruments in order to achieve the perfect dimensions

Knowledge of appropriate ways of using cutting tools, like knife, scissors, etc.

Ability to test a suitcase for any loose hinges, nuts, misalignment of edges, etc.

Ability to pack all the prepared cases and send them for shipping

Will be updated

Detail-oriented

Physically fit

Observant

Hardworking

Persistent

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No

The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Will be updated

Market of Leather Industry in India

According to IBEF, Leather is one of the most widely-traded commodities globally. The growth in demand is driven by the fashion industry, especially footwear, furniture and interior design, and the automotive industry, among others. The Indian leather industry occupies a place of prominence in the Indian economy in view of its substantial export earnings and growth, besides the fact that it employs 2.5 million people. India's leather industry has witnessed robust growth, transforming from a mere raw material supplier to a value-added product exporter.

The Leather industry is bestowed with an affluence of raw materials as India is endowed with 21% of world cattle and buffalo and 11% of world goat and sheep population. Added to this are the strengths of skilled manpower, innovative technology, increasing industry compliance to international environmental standards and the dedicated support of the allied industries. This shows that in coming decades a boom can be expected in the sector with immense demand of trained professionals. Therefore, the career as a Case Finisher (Leather Product) has a bright future and opportunities are only going to rise in coming time.

Leather products manufacturing companies

Luggage companies

Cities and towns across India