Hard Skills
IntermediateBoarding Machine OperationThe technical ability to set up, monitor, and control machinery used to soften, stretch, and finish animal hides and pelts.
IntermediateLeather Quality InspectionVisual and tactile assessment of pelts to identify defects, uneven thickness, or improper softening post-boarding.
IntermediateEquipment MaintenancePerforming routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor troubleshooting of hide processing equipment to ensure operational uptime.
IntermediateKnowledge of Tanning ChemicalsUnderstanding the interaction between pre-treated chemicals in hides and the mechanical action of boarding machines.
FoundationalOccupational Health and Safety (OHS)Strict adherence to safety protocols when working with heavy rotating machinery and chemically treated animal skins.
AdvancedPrecision Machine AdjustmentFine-tuning pressure and temperature settings on boarding machines based on the specific type of hide being processed.