How do they match: Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

  • Hand Bootmaker
  • Bench Hand
  • Pad Hand
  • Sewing Machine Operator

  • 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.
  • Cut out parts, following patterns or outlines, using knives, shears, scissors, or machine presses.
  • 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.
  • Repair or replace soles, heels, and other parts of footwear, using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials, and equipment.

  • Operate sewing equipment.