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name: tanner
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'tanner' (also: tanning machine operator, spray finishing machine operator, retanning machine operator, drum operator, beamhouse operator, chrome-tanning drum operator). Use when the user asks for typical tanner work such as: typical tanner responsibilities"
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# Tanner

Tanners program and use tannery drums. They perform the work according to the work instructions, verify the physical and chemical characteristics of the hide, skin, or leather and of the liquid floats, e.g. pH, temperature, chemicals concentration, during the process. They use the drum for washing the hide or skin, removing the hair (not in the case of hides and skins tanned with the hair or wool on), bating, tanning, retanning, dyeing and milling.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- adapt to changing situations
- apply colouring recipes
- execute working instructions
- identify with the company's goals
- leather chemistry
- physico-chemical properties of hides and skins
- prepare colour mixtures
- use communication techniques
- use IT tools
- work in textile manufacturing teams

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1ce76c3b-edee-41b4-88c2-5db9b70d8bf0), O*NET 30.3 (51-6099.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*