United States
Sector
Keyword
Dye Sprayer
Leather Colourer
Minimum ?5th pass
Preferably at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience
The tasks that a Dyer, Leather is expected to perform include:
Preparing colour solutions, dyes and stains to match specified colour sample or according to formulae, and applying or supervising their application on dressed leather
Weighing and mixing specified ingredients with water to prepare colouring solutions
Pouring colouring solution into tray or drum and adding oil (softening agent)
Pulling hide through tray until specified colour is obtained or placeing hides in drum and starting machine to tumble hides in solution for specified time
Examining test piece of hide, and bleaching for further colouring if necessary to obtain desired effect
Removing dyed leather, draining colour solution and washing drum and equipment
Proficient in identifying the different chemicals and its mixing procedures
Knowledge of mixing ratio of the chemicals
Knowledge of reaction of chemicals
Proficient in handling tools and materials
Adept with handling equipment and its operating procedures
Proficient in following work instructions
Knowledgeofdifferenttypesofleatherandtheirfinishing processes
Knowledge of preparation of different colours
Knowledge of adjustment of the spray gun
Knowledge of drying methods
Eye for detail
Accuracy in work
Good dexterity
Good hand-eye co-ordination skills
Basic estimation and numerical skills
It needs one to be on their toes
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not necessary
Part-time work andcontractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Factories usually work for 6 days a week for 8 hours every day. This may vary from factory to factory
Shift system maybe 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 listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
Occupational hazards includes damage to skin, respiratory problems, asthma, etc.
Health hazards includes exposure to chemical, dyes, etc.
For freshers - INR 5,000 to INR 6,000 per monthFor candidates with 1-2 years of experience or more - INR 7,000 to INR 8,000 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 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.
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 2,091 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 approximately 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 Dyer, Leather and other candidates applying for jobs in this sector across India.
Tanneries across India
Cities and townsacross 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.
