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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-6041.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Repair and create leather products to customer specifications.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Inspect leather materials

    Check the texture, color, and strength of leather to ensure suitability.

  2. 2

    Cut out parts

    Use knives or shears to cut leather parts following patterns.

  3. 3

    Construct leather products

    Sew, glue, or stitch materials together to create or repair items.

  4. 4

    Finish and polish products

    Dye, polish, or buff leather to achieve desired effects.

  5. 5

    Estimate costs and receive payment

    Calculate costs for services and collect payment from customers.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft Excel

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers — SAL