Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 815504: Operator of Hide and flesh cleaning machine

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 815504 | Major Group: Plant and machine operators, and assemblers (Group 8)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Operate, control and maintain skin and welding cleaning machine, and ensure the production quality and safety as well as following health, safety and environment policies and procedures.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`815504`
Official Title (EN)	Operator of Hide and flesh cleaning machine
Official Title (AR)	Operator of Hide and flesh cleaning machine
Major Group	Plant and machine operators, and assemblers (Group 8)
Sub-Major Group	Stationary plant and machine operators
Minor Group	Textile, fur and leather products machine operators
Unit Group	Fur and leather preparing machine operators
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
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`815103`	Synthetic Fibers processing Machine Operator	Synthetic Fibers processing Machine Operator	View Occupation 815103 →
`815104`	Cotton ginning machine operator	Cotton ginning machine operator	View Occupation 815104 →
`815105`	Fiber processing machine operator	Fiber processing machine operator	View Occupation 815105 →
`815106`	Operator of winding machine	Operator of winding machine	View Occupation 815106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Lower secondary education
Field of Study / Discipline: Personal skills and development
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 815504. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 815504?

SSCO 815504 designates Operator of Hide and flesh cleaning machine (Operator of Hide and flesh cleaning machine) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 815504 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.