Leather Finishing Technician-Footwear at KEEN

<p>1. &nbsp; &nbsp;Perform leather finishing processes, including spraying, coating, coloring, polishing, buffing and other surface treatments according to approved specifications and standards.<br>2. &nbsp; &nbsp;Prepare and mix finishing materials, including dyes, pigments, coatings, chemicals and other finishing agents, according to approved formulas and process requirements.<br>3. &nbsp; &nbsp;Operate and adjust finishing equipment and machines to ensure the required finishing effect and consistent production quality.<br>4. &nbsp; &nbsp;Conduct color matching and sample development and adjust finishing processes or formulas to achieve the required color, shade, appearance, texture, and hand feel.<br>5. &nbsp; &nbsp;Inspect finished leather for quality and appearance, including color consistency, surface defects, coating adhesion, gloss, texture, softness, and other specified requirements.<br>6. &nbsp; &nbsp;Identify and troubleshoot finishing problems, determine possible causes and make appropriate adjustments to materials, formulas, equipment, or processing conditions.<br>7. &nbsp; &nbsp;Work closely with the Development, QA/QC, Production, and Material teams to resolve leather quality issues and ensure that finished leather meets product requirements.<br>8. &nbsp; &nbsp;Conduct and record required tests and inspections and maintain accurate records of finishing formulas, process conditions, test results, and quality issues.<br>9. &nbsp; &nbsp;Support the development of new leather finishes and treatments, including trials of new colors, effects, textures, and finishing techniques.<br>10.&nbsp; Maintain finishing equipment and work areas in good operating condition and report any equipment problems or abnormalities to the responsible supervisor.<br>11.&nbsp; Perform other duties related to leather finishing and material development as assigned by the supervisor.</p>