Leather Tanner
せいひこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that processes animal hides into leather through chemical treatments and mechanical processing.
Description
Leather tanners clean and degrease animal raw hides to remove impurities, remove hair and fat through lime or enzyme treatments, impart durability and flexibility using vegetable or chemical tanning agents, and then perform dyeing, fatliquoring, drying, and finishing processes to produce leather. They must manage temperature and chemical concentrations for each process and combine machine operations with manual work to maintain uniform quality. The produced leather is used as material for various leather products such as shoes, bags, clothing, and furniture.
Future Outlook
Although Japan's leather industry is shrinking in scale, demand may be maintained through shifts to high-value-added leather and environmentally friendly technologies.
Personality Traits
Attentive with excellent observation skills / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Patient
Work Style
Equipment operation / Factory work / Shift work
Career Path
Leather Tanner (Apprentice) → Leather Tanner (Skilled) → Process manager → Quality control technician → Factory manager / Technical instructor
Required Skills
Drying equipment operation / Dyeing machine operation / Handling of tanning agents / Quality inspection / Raw hide washing and degreasing techniques
Recommended Skills
Basic chemistry / Environmental regulation compliance knowledge / Machine maintenance / Safety and health management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in quality directly affect the quality of the final product. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy raw hides and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Although quantitative management is required, advanced calculations are minimal. |
Aliases
- Leather tanner
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