Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Hide and Skin Processing Workers


Hide and Skin Processing Workers perform routine tasks in tanning and finishing leather, hides and skins.

What the job involves

  • Prepares surface of skin prior to removal of hair or wool

  • Reduces thickness of hide, grades and pickles until required for further treatment

  • Applies dye to pelts using appropriate means

  • May also finish pelts by softening, fluffing, brushing and combing