colour sampling technician

Description

Colour sampling technicians prepare recipes of colours and dyeing mixes. They ensure consistency in colour while using materials from different sources.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

test leather chemistry leather technology leather chemistry source colour chemicals characteristics of chemicals used for tanning physico-chemical properties of crust leather leather finishing technologies leather colour chemistry

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

spray finishing technology health and safety in the workplace

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

develop manufacturing recipes prepare colour mixtures seek innovation in current practices manage supplies identify with the company's goals manage environmental impact of operations work in textile manufacturing teams create solutions to problems differentiate nuance of colours test chemical auxiliaries execute working instructions use communication techniques adapt to changing situations use color matching techniques apply colouring recipes

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain equipment monitor operations in the leather industry use IT tools manage staff liaise with colleagues manage quality of leather throughout the production process identify defects on raw hides