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Leather measuring operator
Also known as: pinwheels and optical leather measuring operator, leather measuring machine operator, hide measurer, leather measurer, hide measuring machine operator, measuring machine tender
About this occupation
Leather measuring operators use machines to measure the surface area of leather and ensure that the machines are regularly calibrated. They note the size of leather and ensure its recording for further invoicing.
Essential skills and knowledge
- maintain equipment
- adapt to changing situations
- execute working instructions
- identify with the company's goals
- stay alert
- work in textile manufacturing teams
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other (O*NET 51-6099.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$37,280 a year (2025), 13,530 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.