As a Tanner, you will need to master following:

• leather chemistry
• physico-chemical properties of hides and skins
• work in textile manufacturing teams

More generally, a tanner is also versed in:

• adapt to changing situations
• apply colouring recipes
• execute working instructions
• identify with the company's goals
• prepare colour mixtures
• use IT tools
• use communication techniques

It also helps to know the following:

• identify defects on raw hides
• leather technology
• manage quality of leather throughout the production process
• manage tanning operations
• tanning process
• test leather chemistry
• characteristics of chemicals used for tanning
• create solutions to problems
• functionalities of machinery
• health and safety in the workplace
• lift heavy weights
• maintain equipment
• manage environmental impact of operations
• monitor operations in the leather industry
• think analytically