Description
Leather laboratory technicians perform and report chemical analyses and physical tests of leather. They also perform and report chemical analyses of auxiliaries, environmental emissions and discharges. They ensure that the tests are carried out according to appropriate national, international or customer standards.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
functionalities of machineryleather finishing technologiesleather chemistryleather technologycharacteristics of chemicals used for tanningphysico-chemical properties of crust leatherphysico-chemical properties of hides and skinsquality control systemsleather physical testingtest leather chemistryhealth and safety in the workplaceleather colour chemistry
Practical Skills
use communication techniquesuse IT toolsmanage environmental impact of operationsidentify with the company's goalsmaintain equipmentadapt to changing situationsidentify defects on raw hideswork in textile manufacturing teamsmanage quality of leather throughout the production processexecute working instructionscreate solutions to problemsapply colouring recipesdevelop manufacturing recipesmonitor operations in the leather industryprepare colour mixturespack leatherdifferentiate nuance of colourstest chemical auxiliaries