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Hide And Skin Processing MacHine Operator

ANZSCO 711712

Employed

160

Part-time share

17%

Female share

19%

Median age

44 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Hide And Skin Processing MacHine Operator is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate II in Leather Production.

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About this career

Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operators operate machines to convert raw hides and skins into finished leather for use in clothing, footwear and upholstery.

What they typically do

  • Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions.
  • Sets and operates controls used to regulate processing operations.
  • Starts machines and monitors operation to detect faults and ensure effectiveness of operation.
  • Loads drums with hides and skins, textiles, and dyeing and tanning solutions.
  • Examines finished products for defects and variations, reports faults in machines, and carries out quality control procedures.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32.3%
QLD
29%
VIC
27.7%
SA
7.1%
WA
4.5%
NT
0%
ACT
0%
TAS
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Hide And Skin Processing MacHine Operator.