Hard Skills
IntermediateLeather Shaving Machine OperationThe ability to set up, operate, and monitor industrial shaving machines to remove excess thickness from the flesh side of hides and pelts to achieve a uniform gauge.
IntermediatePrecision Measurement of Hide ThicknessUsing specialized thickness gauges and micrometers to verify that leather meets specific technical requirements after the shaving process.
AdvancedMachine Blade Maintenance and SharpeningMaintaining the sharpness and alignment of helical shaving blades and grinding stones to ensure clean cuts and prevent tearing of the pelt.
BasicOccupational Health and Safety in Tannery OperationsAdhering to safety protocols regarding high-speed rotating machinery, wet floor environments, and handling hides treated with tanning chemicals.
IntermediateKnowledge of Hide and Pelt CharacteristicsUnderstanding the physical properties and variations of different animal skins to adjust machine settings appropriately for different species and grain types.