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Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7535

Leather sorter

Leather sorters inspect and classify leather during and at the end of the production process according to the qualitative features, destinations of use and customer requirements. They work in the tannery and in the warehouses checking the quality, colour, size, thickness, softness and natural defects.

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Rate 5 of the 8 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

adapt to changing situations

identify defects on raw hides

differentiate nuance of colours

execute working instructions

identify with the company's goals

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (8)

physico-chemical properties of hides and skinsphysico-chemical properties of hides and skinsThe quality of hides and skins is defined by organoleptic, microbiological, histological and chemical characteristics (i.e. moisture, structure of the dermis, percentage of fat and collagen). Each typ...adapt to changing situationsadapt to changing situationsChange 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.use communication techniquesuse communication techniquesApply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.identify defects on raw hidesidentify defects on raw hidesAnalyse, identify and evaluate the possible defects present on raw hides/skins. Defects may be of natural origin, caused by bad practices at the farm, in transport, at the abattoir or generated during...differentiate nuance of coloursdifferentiate nuance of coloursThe talent to analyse, mix and match colours. Be able to pass a colour acuity test.work in textile manufacturing teamswork in textile manufacturing teamsWork harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.execute working instructionsexecute working instructionsUnderstand, interpret and properly apply work instructions regarding different tasks in the workplace.identify with the company's goalsidentify with the company's goalsAct for the benefit of the company and for the achievement of its targets.
Optional (10) — show
health and safety in the workplacehealth and safety in the workplaceThe body of rules, procedures and regulations related to safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace.leather technologyleather technologySubject that includes traditional and advanced technologies of tanning processes, including machinery, service plants and other supporting equipment like moving or dosing systems.leather finishing technologiesleather finishing technologiesEquipment, technologies and techniques for coating and laminating finishing of leather according to product specification. Topics include surface preparation, equipment types, preparation of substrata...functionalities of machineryfunctionalities of machineryThe machinery and equipment used and, in particular, the characteristics regarding functioning and calibration to ensure compliance with quality and product specifications, as well as the operator's s...leather chemistryleather chemistryChemical composition and chemical properties of hide/skin and chemicals used and their modification during the different tanning processes. Reactions between hide/skin or semi-finished leather and che...create solutions to problemscreate solutions to problemsSolve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising informat...monitor operations in the leather industrymonitor operations in the leather industryCollect key system performance of leather production at periodic intervals or at the end of some specific phases of the leather process, in order to detect and record the operation of machines and sys...liaise with colleaguesliaise with colleaguesLiaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ...manage quality of leather throughout the production processmanage quality of leather throughout the production processManage systems for the customer-focused organisation of leather production processes. It uses strategy, data, and effective communications to integrate the quality approach into the culture and activi...manage environmental impact of operationsmanage environmental impact of operationsManage the interaction with and impact on the environment by companies. Identify and assess environmental impacts of the production process and related services, and regulate a reduction of the effect...

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Frequently asked questions

What does a leather sorter do?

Leather sorters inspect and classify leather during and at the end of the production process according to the qualitative features, destinations of use and customer requirements. They work in the tannery and in the warehouses checking the quality, colour, size, thickness, softness and natural defects.

What skills does a leather sorter need?

A leather sorter needs 8 essential skills, including physico-chemical properties of hides and skins, adapt to changing situations, use communication techniques, identify defects on raw hides, differentiate nuance of colours.

Will AI replace leather sorter jobs?

The AI disruption score for leather sorter is 23/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: health and safety in the workplace, monitor operations in the leather industry, execute working instructions. Most resilient: liaise with colleagues, adapt to changing situations, work in textile manufacturing teams.

Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production
ISCO GroupFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft workers
Essential Skills8

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