Profession leather production machine operator

Leather production machine operators use the tannery machinery and programs according to the specific requirements to achieve the department's standards. They do routine maintenance of the machinery.

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Personality Type

  • Realistic / Conventional

Skills

  • Use communication techniques

    Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.

  • Adapt to changing situations

    Change approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those circumstances.

  • Execute working instructions

    Understand, interpret and properly apply work instructions regarding different tasks in the workplace.

  • Identify with the company's goals

    Act for the benefit of the company and for the achievement of its targets.

  • Work in textile manufacturing teams

    Work harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.

Optional knowledge and skills

manage environmental impact of operations monitor operations in the leather industry health and safety in the workplace manage quality of leather throughout the production process maintain equipment leather technology physico-chemical properties of hides and skins create solutions to problems functionalities of machinery think analytically identify defects on raw hides exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues

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