Hard Skills
IntermediateHide Paring and FleshingThe mechanical or manual process of removing excess flesh, fat, and tissue from the underside of animal hides to ensure uniform thickness and prepare for tanning.
IntermediateLeather Processing Machine OperationSetting up, operating, and maintaining specialized machinery such as shaving, paring, and fleshing machines used in pelt preparation.
AdvancedRaw Material GradingEvaluating the quality, weight, and condition of raw hides and pelts to determine their suitability for specific tanning processes or products.
IntermediateChemical Safety and Hazardous Material HandlingKnowledge of safe procedures for handling liming agents, acids, and tanning chemicals used during the hide preparation phases.
IntermediateDefect DetectionThe ability to identify natural or processing-related imperfections in pelts, such as brand marks, insect bites, or knife scars.