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leather goods quality technician

Leather goods quality technicians perform tasks related to quality control.

Description

Leather goods quality technicians perform tasks related to quality control. As such, they execute laboratory tests (finished products, used materials and components) according to the national and international standards. They analyse and interpret the results of the laboratory tests, prepare reports, advise on corrective and preventive measures. All in all, they contribute to the accomplishment of requirements and objectives with the aim of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

footwear finishing techniques leather goods manufacturing processes leather goods materials leather goods components leather goods quality

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage footwear quality systems use IT tools apply footwear and leather goods quality control techniques communicate commercial and technical issues in foreign languages reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturing use communication techniques

OPTIONALOptional competences

plan supply chain logistics for footwear and leather goods measure working time in goods production innovate in footwear and leather goods industry determine leather goods warehouse layout perform laboratory tests on footwear or leather goods