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Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator
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Leather Production Machine Operator
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Operates machines to convert raw hides and skins into finished leather for use in clothing, footwear and upholstery.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- sets, adjusts, feeds and operates machines that remove flesh, wool or fur from animal hides or skins
- loads drums or pits with hides or skins and adds tanning solutions
- sets, adjusts and feeds wet leather through machines which reduce the water content
- operates ovens and other leather drying machines
- selects and installs pattern plates or rollers in presses and feeds leather through machines to imprint patterns
- adjusts and operates spraying and roller coating machines which apply dyes and finishing coats to leather
- feeds and operates leather measuring machines, and records areas and types on finished leather
- controls processing times, temperatures and other production conditions
- cleans machines and work areas and disposes of waste products
Specialisations:
Fellmongering Machine Operator
Hide and Skin Fleshing Machine Operator
Leather Splitting and Shaving Operator
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