How do they match: Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

  • Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

  • Hand Bootmaker
  • Bench Hand
  • Boot and Saddle Repair Person
  • Leather Worker
  • Leather Production Worker
  • Orthopedic Boot and Shoe Designer
  • Orthopedic Boot and Shoe Maker
  • Pad Hand
  • Saddle and Harness Maker

  • Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles. May use hand tools.

  • Construct, decorate, or repair leather products according to specifications, using sewing machines, needles and thread, leather lacing, glue, clamps, hand tools, or rivets.
  • Draw patterns, using measurements, designs, plaster casts, or customer specifications, and position or outline patterns on work pieces.
  • Drill or punch holes and insert or attach metal rings, handles, and fastening hardware, such as buckles.
  • Inspect articles for defects, and remove damaged or worn parts, using hand tools.
  • Re-sew seams, and replace handles and linings of suitcases or handbags.

  • Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
  • Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Trim excess material from workpieces.