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MASCO Code
8155-01
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Machine Operator (Hide Processing) operates and monitors machines that treat animal hides, pelts, or skins to produce leather and finished furs. The role involves overseeing chemical and mechanical treatment processes, maintaining machine performance, ensuring product quality, and adhering to health and safety standards to support efficient and consistent production.
Tasks
Prepare hides for processing by cleaning, pre-treating, and soaking.
Operate and monitor machines for liming, dehairing, tanning, dyeing, and drying hides.
Treat hides with chemicals, solutions, dyes, or finishing products according to specifications.
Load and unload hides onto machines safely and efficiently.
Monitor machine operations, including temperature, pressure, and chemical levels.
Perform preventive maintenance on machinery to ensure smooth operation.
Inspect processed hides and leather to ensure quality standards are met.
Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Skills
Basic
Ability to follow workplace safety procedures and instructions.
Basic communication and teamwork skills to work with supervisors and co-workers.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills for routine work tasks.
Hand-eye coordination and attention to detail in machine operations.
Physical stamina to stand for long hours and perform manual tasks.
Specific
Ability to maintain accurate records and inventory logs.
Ability to monitor and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Knowledge of hide processing steps and tanning chemicals.
Proficiency in applying personal protective equipment and maintaining hygiene standards.
Proficiency in operating and controlling hide processing machinery, including adjustments for different processing stages.
Proficiency in performing basic mechanical troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
Additional Info
QUALIFICATION
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Equivalent
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