Leather Sheet Manufacturing Worker
かわしーとせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures leather sheets using raw hides such as cowhide as raw materials, through processing such as dyeing, forming, and finishing.
Description
Leather sheet manufacturing workers handle a series of processes starting from inspecting and cutting raw hides, including tanning, dyeing, thickness adjustment, buffing, drying, and finishing. They operate press machines, drying machines, finishing machines, etc., to mass-produce leather sheets with uniform thickness and texture. Additionally, quality inspection, machine maintenance, and safety and health management are included in the duties, requiring high attention to detail and physical stamina.
Future Outlook
Due to competition from synthetic leather and overseas products, demand is flat to declining, but there is expected steady demand for specialized technicians for high-value-added products.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Patient / Physically strong / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Leader → Factory manager → Quality control staff → Manufacturing department manager
Required Skills
Cutting Technique / Dyeing and Finishing Processing / Tanning Process Operation / Thickness Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To maintain product quality, attention to detail is required to not miss slight variations in thickness or color unevenness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy raw hides. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily involves accurately following prescribed processes, so there is little need for new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Leather Products Manufacturing Technician
Aliases
- Leather Sheet Manufacturing Worker
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