Overview
Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operators operate machines to convert raw hides and skins into finished leather for use in clothing, footwear and upholstery.
Day-to-day
- prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions
- sets and operates controls used to regulate processing operations
- starts machines and monitors operation to detect faults and ensure effectiveness of operation
- loads drums with hides and skins, textiles, and dyeing and tanning solutions
- examines finished products for defects and variations, reports faults in machines, and carries out quality control procedures.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Requires driving
To become a Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator
You can work as a Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. A certificate II in leather production might be helpful.
Take a Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
Take a Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations