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Skilled Worker – Leather Manufacturing and Tanning Technology Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Fachkraft - Lederherstellung und Gerbereitechnik

The Skilled Worker for Leather Manufacturing and Tanning Technology is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in industry and skilled crafts. You will specialize in transforming raw hides into high-quality leather using chemical and mechanical processes, ensuring the quality of the final products.

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What you do

  • Inspect, sort, and prepare raw hides for processing
  • Mix chemical solutions and tanning agents according to recipes and monitor the tanning process
  • Operate and adjust machinery and equipment for leather processing (e.g., fleshing and splitting machines)
  • Control and monitor tanning and finishing processes (e.g., dyeing, fatliquoring, drying)
  • Ensure the quality of the leather during and after production using testing procedures
  • Comply with safety, hygiene, and environmental protection regulations
  • Perform maintenance and cleaning tasks on machines and work areas

Requirements

  • Good secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate secondary school certificate (Mittlere Reife)
  • Interest in chemical and biological processes
  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Diligent and precise working style
  • Teamwork skills and a sense of responsibility
  • Resilience and physical fitness (working in humid/warm environments)
  • Willingness to work in shifts (often in industrial settings)

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become an Industrial Master (Industriemeister in Leather Manufacturing)
  2. 2Specialization in specific leather types or finishing techniques
  3. 3Advanced training to become a Technician (e.g., Chemical Engineering or Materials Science)
  4. 4Taking on leadership and management roles in production
  5. 5Self-employment in the tanning craft or leather processing

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Skilled Worker – Leather Manufacturing and Tanning Technology Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Skilled Worker – Leather Manufacturing and Tanning Technology Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Skilled Worker – Leather Manufacturing and Tanning Technology Ausbildung?

Good secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate secondary school certificate (Mittlere Reife); Interest in chemical and biological processes; Technical understanding and manual dexterity; Diligent and precise working style.

Where can I find open Skilled Worker – Leather Manufacturing and Tanning Technology Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Skilled Worker – Leather Manufacturing and Tanning Technology

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.