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De-hairer, Machine

Aliases: Hair Cell Remover Machine Operator

Industry/Sector(s): Leather

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks that a De-hairer, Machine/Dehairer Machine Operator is expected to perform include:

Removing hair from hide or skin by stretching it through machine rollers fitted with blunt spiral blades

Collecting and keeping limed skins near machine for de-hairing

Placing skin or hide over lower roller of machine and stretching it by hand to remove wrinkles

Starting machine to rotate upper roller of machine fitted with blunt spiral blades

Operating foot pedal of machine to raise lower roller of machine with skin on for de-hairing

Adjusting blunt spiral blades of upper rotating roller to shave or de-hair skin or hide

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It needs one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual 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)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ²

Minimum – 8^thpass

KEY COMPETENCIES ²

Proficient in identifying the hide and side of the leather

Knowledge of leather thickness

Knowledge of machinery to be used for any particular job

Proficient in handling machinery and materials

Well-versed with handling equipment and its operating procedures

Proficient in following work instructions

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ²

Knowledge of different types of leather and their tanning processes

Knowledge of machineries

Knowledge of procedures

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Footwear Design & Development Institute, Noida

Central Footwear Training Institute, Chennai & Agra

Government Leather Technology College, Kolkata

LabourNet 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.

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.cftichennai.in/

http://www.leatherindia.org/documents/pdf/guidelines_support-to-artisans.pdf

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

Coming soon

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ²

De-hairer, Machine/Dehairer Machine Operator → Assistant Supervisor, Tanning → Supervisor, Tanning → Assistant Production Manager

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For freshers - ₹ 5,500 to ₹ 6,500 per month

For candidates with 1-2 years of experience or more - ₹ 7,000 to ₹ 8,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ²

Preferably at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ²

Tanneries across India

KEYWORDS ²

Hair Cell Remover Machine Operator

Machine De-hairer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8155.0100	De-hairer, Machine
ISCO 2008	8155	Fur and Leather Preparing Machine Operators
NIC 2008	01620	Support activities for animal production
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-8.pdf
2	Oral interview - A leather expert with experience of 20 years
3	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
4	http://www.fddiindia.com http://www.cftichennai.in http://www.cftiagra.org.in/english/contact_us.html http://www.gcelt.gov.in/support/page/admission.php http://labournet.in http://www.ilfsets.com http://www.leatherindia.org http://www.kiltbangalore.ac.in http://www.cive.org http://mirams-india.com/About_us.html
5	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Leather-and-Leather-Goods.pdf
20	(2013 – 17, 2017 – 22) – A Report” released by NSDC
21	http://www.ibef.org/exports/leather-industry-india.aspx
22	http://www.dsir.gov.in/reports/isr1/Leather%20and%20Footwear/3_5.pdf

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