As a Colour Sampling Technician, you will need to master following:

• exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
• leather chemistry
• leather finishing technologies
• leather technology
• physico-chemical properties of crust leather
• test leather chemistry
• work in textile manufacturing teams

More generally, a colour sampling technician is also versed in:

• adapt to changing situations
• apply colouring recipes
• characteristics of chemicals used for tanning
• create solutions to problems
• develop manufacturing recipes
• differentiate nuance of colours
• execute working instructions
• identify with the company's goals
• leather colour chemistry
• manage environmental impact of operations
• manage supplies
• prepare colour mixtures
• seek innovation in current practices
• source colour chemicals
• test chemical auxiliaries
• think analytically
• use color matching techniques
• use communication techniques

It also helps to know the following:

• identify defects on raw hides
• manage quality of leather throughout the production process
• spray finishing technology
• health and safety in the workplace
• liaise with colleagues
• maintain equipment
• manage staff
• monitor operations in the leather industry
• use IT tools