Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing

Leather and hide tanning and finishing businesses process raw hides into usable leather by cleaning, curing, tanning, dyeing, and applying finishing treatments. Jobs often include production operators, quality control inspectors, machine tenders, chemical handling and mixing roles, and maintenance technicians. Expect hands-on, hands-on shop-floor work with chemical safety procedures; some positions may require training or specific workplace handling protocols and may involve shift work.