Shoe and leather worker constructing, decorating, and repairing leather products like shoes, luggage, and saddles using hand tools and sewing machines. Duties include cutting parts, cleaning items, inspecting for defects, and estimating costs for repairs
Experience
Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Constructed, decorated, or repaired leather products using sewing machines, needles, and hand tools
Cut out parts following patterns using knives, shears, or machine presses
Cleaned and polished shoes to maintain their appearance
Repaired and reconditioned leather products like shoes, belts, and luggage
Inspected articles for defects and removed damaged parts using hand tools
Drew patterns using measurements and positioned them on work pieces
Estimated costs for custom footwear or repairs and received payment from customers
Skills
Hands-On Work
Assembling textile products, Repairing textiles or apparel, Attaching accessories, Sewing clothing and articles, Cutting fabrics
Core Skills
Reading work orders or instructions, Inspecting garments
Checking & Planning
Measuring clients, Evaluating material quality, Estimating materials