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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
functionalities of machineryleather products maintenanceleather goods componentsleather chemistryleather technologycharacteristics of chemicals used for tanningemission standardstanning processphysico-chemical properties of crust leatherphysico-chemical properties of hides and skinshides, skins and leather productstest leather chemistryleather goods materialsleather physical testingleather colour chemistry
Practical Skills
conduct beamhouse operationsdesign post tanning operationsplan fabric manufacturing processcomply with legal regulationsmanage tanning operationsensure compliance with safety legislationmanage environmental impact of operationsplan beamhouse operationsapply footwear and leather goods quality control techniqueswork with chemicalsensure compliance with environmental legislationplan tanning finishing operationsconduct post tanning operationsconduct leather finishing operationsmanage chemical testing proceduresconduct re-tanning operationsreduce tanning emissionsmanage quality of leather throughout the production processdevelop manufacturing recipesplan health and safety procedurestest chemical auxiliaries