tanning technician

Description

Tanning technicians have knowledge of the technical management of all tannery production departments, from beamhouse to tanning, post-tanning and finishing of leather. They ensure compliance with product specifications and secure consistent leather quality, fitness for use and process and product sustainability.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

tanning process hides, skins and leather products test leather chemistry leather technology physico-chemical properties of hides and skins leather products maintenance leather chemistry leather goods components functionalities of machinery characteristics of chemicals used for tanning physico-chemical properties of crust leather emission standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

leather physical testing leather goods materials leather colour chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage chemical testing procedures conduct re-tanning operations work with chemicals plan beamhouse operations conduct beamhouse operations apply footwear and leather goods quality control techniques manage environmental impact of operations design post tanning operations conduct leather finishing operations conduct post tanning operations plan fabric manufacturing process comply with legal regulations manage quality of leather throughout the production process plan tanning finishing operations manage tanning operations reduce tanning emissions ensure compliance with safety legislation ensure compliance with environmental legislation

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop manufacturing recipes plan health and safety procedures test chemical auxiliaries