Leather Preparation Worker
せいかわじゅんびこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that prepares animal hides through processes such as cleaning, degreasing, and depilation to make them suitable for the leather tanning process.
Description
Leather preparation workers are specialists in pre-treating animal hides (raw hides) to make them suitable for the leather tanning process. They perform sorting, washing, degreasing, depilation, liming, enzyme treatment, neutralization processing, rinsing, and drying manually or with specialized machinery, managing to ensure consistent quality without variations. The factory environment is highly humid with strong chemical odors, and handling heavy raw hides requires physical stamina. Knowledge of safety, hygiene, and machine maintenance is useful for site operations.
Future Outlook
While demand for leather products remains stable, automation of work processes is advancing due to mechanization. Skilled technicians are likely to shift to roles in quality control and process improvement.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Leather Preparation Worker → Leather Worker → Leather Processing Worker → Quality Control → Factory Management
Required Skills
Appearance inspection / Knowledge of handling chemical agents / Operation of depilation equipment
Recommended Skills
Hygiene management / Machine maintenance (basic) / Safety and hygiene knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because overlooking small scratches or dirt affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to heavy labor and frequent standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical abilities are not required. |
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