Leather Goods Forming Worker (Excluding Shoes, Bags, Clothing, Sports Equipment)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Leather goods forming workers use molds, presses, and hand tools to shape leather and manufacture parts for leather products such as wallets, belts, and furniture components.
Description
Leather goods forming workers are responsible for shaping leather using molds and presses based on design drawings. After selecting the optimal leather, cutting, and skiving, they attach the leather to the mold and perform vulcanization or pressing to achieve the specified shape and dimensions. After forming, they conduct trimming, adhesion, and finishing (polishing, dyeing), followed by quality inspection before passing to the next process. They often work in factories or small workshops, combining manual labor and machine operations to maintain high precision.
Future Outlook
Although domestic leather product manufacturing is in decline, demand for high value-added forming technologies for automotive interiors and luxury brands remains stable. While mechanization progresses, skilled workers capable of complex and precise forming continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and skilled in detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract processing / Factory work / Line production / Small lot production
Career Path
Apprentice Forming Worker → Forming Worker → Leader Forming Worker → Manufacturing Manager → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Adhesive application / Leather identification and selection / Mold attachment and adjustment / Press machine operation / Quality inspection / Trimming / Vulcanization forming
Recommended Skills
Dyeing and finishing techniques / Equipment maintenance knowledge / Leather testing and evaluation / Safety and health management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | The finish quality of leather products depends on it, so even minor deviations are not permitted. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of standing work and handling heavy materials require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Conversations in the workplace are limited, and interpersonal negotiations are minimal. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex calculations are minimal, mainly involving simple quantity checks. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Individual forming tasks are the focus, with limited team collaboration. |
Related Qualifications
- Leather Product Manufacturing Technician
Aliases
- Leather Forming Artisan
- Leather Goods Forming Worker
- Leather Product Forming Worker
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