How do they match: Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

  • Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

  • Boot and Saddle Repair Person
  • Orthopedic Boot and Shoe Designer
  • Orthopedic Boot and Shoe Maker
  • 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.
  • Cut out parts, following patterns or outlines, using knives, shears, scissors, or machine presses.
  • Cut, insert, position, and secure paddings, cushioning, or linings, using stitches or glue.
  • Draw patterns, using measurements, designs, plaster casts, or customer specifications, and position or outline patterns on work pieces.
  • Inspect articles for defects, and remove damaged or worn parts, using hand tools.
  • Place shoes on lasts to remove soles and heels, using knives or pliers.
  • Read prescriptions or specifications, and take measurements to establish the type of product to be made, using calipers, tape measures, or rules.
  • Repair or replace soles, heels, and other parts of footwear, using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials, and equipment.
  • Stretch shoes, dampening parts and inserting and twisting parts, using an adjustable stretcher.

  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.