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DOT Code: 589.361-010

Industry: leather mfg.
Alternate Titles: tanner

Tans and dresses pelts to improve luster and beauty or restore natural appearance of pelts: Prepares tanning and washing solutions according to formulas and places pelts in vats or revolving drums containing solution to clean, soften, and preserve pelts. Removes long coarse hair from pelts and evens length of underlying fur, using beaming knife and shaving knife [Fur Plucker (leather mfg.)]. Removes particles of flesh and at from pelts and skins, using hand and powered knives determined by thickness and weight of pelt. Examines skins to detect defects, such as spaces, improper scraping, and tears. Records defect and sorts furs according to grade. May oil and clip pelts.

GOE: 06.01.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77