Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

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

60 alternate job titles:

Back Shoe Cutter Bench Hand Boot and Saddle Repair Person Boot Maker Boot Repairer Bootmaker Cobbler Custom Leather Products Maker Custom Shoe Maker Custom Shoemaker Dyer Finger Cobbler Footwear Stitcher Hand Bootmaker Harness Maker Lacer Leather Artisan Leather Craftsman Leather Lacer Leather Production Artisan Leather Production Worker Leather Stamper Leather Stitcher Leather Worker Leathersmith Luggage Maker Luggage Repairer Mender Orthopedic Boot and Shoe Designer Orthopedic Boot and Shoe Maker Orthopedic Boot Shoe Designer Orthopedic Boot Shoe Maker Orthopedic Shoe Maker Pad Hand Polish Inspector Repair Cobbler Repairer Saddle and Harness Maker Saddle Maker Saddle Mechanic Sample Sewer Sample Shoe Inspector Sample Shoe Reworker Sewer Shoe Cobbler Shoe Cutter Shoe Designer Shoe Dyer Shoe Maker Shoe Reconditioner Shoe Repair Cobbler Shoe Repairer Shoe Repairman Shoe Stainer Shoe Stitcher Skate Maker Stain Inspector Stitcher Trimming Cutter Upper Cutter
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Salary Information

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers: $35,950 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Cut fabrics. General
Attach decorative or functional accessories to products. General
Sew clothing or other articles. General
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. General
Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production. General
Select production input materials. General
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. General
Trim excess material from workpieces. General
Estimate costs of products, services, or materials. General
Assemble garments or textile products. General
Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production. General
Repair textiles or apparel. General
Operate sewing equipment. General
Construct customized assistive medical or dental devices. General
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. General
Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel. General
Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. General
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. General
Measure clients to ensure proper product fit. General
Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains. General
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. General
Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces. General
Evaluate quality of materials or products. Analysis
Design templates or patterns. Development
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Bookkeeping software Accounting software
    Financial accounting software Accounting software
    Inventory tracking software Inventory management software
    Sale processing software Point of sale POS software
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