Tannery Worker – Fur Dressing & Hide Processing
Operate fleshing and shaving machines to process various animal hides while maintaining strict quality standards. Perform machine setup, minor repairs, and ensure the cleanliness of the production area.
- On-site
- AB
- Posted Aug 20, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Job Title: Tannery Worker – Fur Dressing & Hide Processing Location: Canada (Candidates must be willing to relocate to Canada) Job Type: Full-Time | Overseas Employment Industry: Leather / Tannery / Fur Processing Job Overview We are hiring experienced Fur Processing Machine Operators / Tannery Technicians for a reputed fur processing facility in Canada. The candidate will be responsible for operating fleshing and shaving machines, processing animal hides, maintaining machinery, and ensuring product quality standards. The role requires experience working with various animal skins and tannery processes. Key Responsibilities Operate fleshing and shaving machines for processing animal hides. Control hide thickness and ensure uniform shaving during processing. Handle different animal species including fox, wolf, bear, beaver, otter, and similar hides. Perform machine setup, operation, and minor repairs. Feed and operate different processing machines in the production line. Inspect hides and finished products to maintain quality standards. Identify machine issues and report equipment malfunctions to supervisors or mechanics. Sharpen circular blades used in processing machines. Transport materials such as fibers and hides between work areas. Maintain cleanliness of machines and work areas. Investigate machine stoppages and assist in troubleshooting. Train and support other workers when required. Salary: CAD $36 per hour Requirements Education: Minimum secondary school education Experience: Minimum 3 years (36 months) of relevant experience in tannery / hide processing / machine operation Knowledge of tannery processes, fur finishing, or skinning preferred Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions English proficiency required Key Skills Machine operation Hide shaving and thickness control Quality inspection Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination Troubleshooting machine stoppages Teamwork and reliability Work Conditions Physically demanding work environment Repetitive tasks with attention to detail Standing, sitting, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling for extended periods Ability to handle loads up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Fast-paced environment with noise and dust exposure
What you’ll do
Operate fleshing and shaving machines to process various animal hides while maintaining strict quality standards. Perform machine setup, minor repairs, and ensure the cleanliness of the production area.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in tannery or hide processing and a secondary school education. Candidates must be physically capable of handling loads up to 45 kg and be proficient in English.
Listed skills
- TeamworkPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Machine Operation
- Hide Shaving
- Thickness Control
- Quality Inspection
- Manual Dexterity
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Agriculture
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 3+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
