Hard Skills
IntermediateHide Fleshing and DehairingThe manual or mechanical removal of fat, flesh, and hair from animal skins using specialized tools or beaming machines to prepare the pelt for tanning.
IntermediateChemical Solution PreparationMixing and applying specific chemical concentrations for liming, deliming, and bating processes to modify the protein structure of skins.
IntermediateBeaming Machine OperationSetting up, calibrating, and controlling heavy machinery used to scrape and clean animal hides.
AdvancedGrading Raw HidesInspecting incoming raw hides and skins for defects, grain quality, and size to determine the appropriate processing route.
BasicEffluent and Waste ManagementManaging the disposal and treatment of organic waste and chemical effluents generated during the beaming stage to meet environmental standards.
IntermediateMoisture Content ControlMonitoring and adjusting the hydration levels of hides during processing to ensure uniform penetration of chemicals.