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leather goods machine operator

Leather goods machine operators tend specific machines in the industrial production of leather goods products.

Description

Leather goods machine operators tend specific machines in the industrial production of leather goods products. They operate machinery for cutting, closing, and finishing luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness products. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

leather goods manufacturing processes leather goods materials leather goods components functionalities of machinery ergonomics in footwear and leather goods design leather goods quality

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

automatic cutting systems for footwear and leather goods pre-stitching processes and techniques for footwear and leather goods

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

follow work procedures maintain equipment identify with the company's goals cooperate with colleagues ensure equipment maintenance execute working instructions use communication techniques adapt to changing situations

OPTIONALOptional competences

apply basic rules of maintenance to leather goods and footwear machinery detect product defects apply footwear and leather goods quality control techniques prepare leather goods samples apply machine cutting techniques for footwear and leather goods measure working time in goods production reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturing apply methods for footwear and leather goods manufacturing innovate in footwear and leather goods industry operate automatic cutting systems for footwear and leather goods identify defects on raw hides apply pre-stitching techniques perform laboratory tests on footwear or leather goods perform packing of footwear and leather goods

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)