United States
Sector
Keyword
Shaving Operator
Skiving Operator
Splitting Operator
Shearing Operator
Fleshing Operator
Minimum Class V
Certified training for Skiving Operator (programme aligned to LSS/N3701 released by Leather Sector Skill Council)
Preferably previous relevant training
The tasks a Skiving Operator is expected to perform include: Operating upper and lower skiving machines
Performing skiving with accuracy
Performing maintenance of the grinder and skiving disk knife
Monitoring quality of production
Familiar with the procedures to operate upper skiving and bottom skiving machines
Proficient in visual inspection
Knowledge of the grinder and its maintenance
Familiar with the sharpness of skiving disk blade
Familiar with adjusting the width and thickness as per specifications
Proficient in skiving operation as per specification
Knowledge of the quality of leather
Familiar with basic units of measurement
Will be updated
Good eye-hand co-ordination
Monitoring ability
Sharp vision
Quick response time
Good health
Basic estimation and numerical skills
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 are not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Working is 9/10 hours a day for 6 days a week
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Yes
This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act 1948 (section 87)
Occupational hazards include strain to the eye, injuries, fatigue, etc.
Health risks include exposure to various chemicals
For freshers -INR5,000 toINR7,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of Leather Industry in India
In 2013-14, India's leather exports recorded a growth rate of 17.81 per cent, reaching US$ 5908.82 million as against the performance of US$ 5015.41 million in the corresponding period of last year. Finished leather registered export revenues of US$ 77716.43 million in 2013-14, witnessing an increase of 30.59 per cent over exports in 2012-13.
Employment Forecast
The Indian leather industry holds a significant position in the Indian economy in terms of high potential shown for employment, growth and exports. It is estimated that the industry employs around 2.5 million work force directly or indirectly and 30% of the workforce are women. The skilled and semi-skilled workers constitute nearly 50% of the total work force.
Leather Exports Scenario
The global trade in leather and leather products has been increasing over the years from a mere USD 4 billion in 1972 to USD 221.3 billion in 2012. Although, the exports of Indian leather and leather products have grown manifold during the past decades, India?s share in global trade is only around 2.2% (occupying 9th position) of the total leather exports.
Future Trends in Leather Sector in India
India's leather exports are likely to grow 20 per cent at $6 billion by the end of the current fiscal, and may even touch $14-billion mark by the end of the 12th Five Year Plan. As the industry grows, so will job opportunities for professionals like Skiving Operator.
Leather garment factories Leather goods factories
Cities across India
Will be updated
Labour
Net Services India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
IL&FS Skills Development Corporation Ltd.,Assam
Leather Sector Skill Council, Chennai
Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai
