Leather Cutter - Direct Hire

TG Solutions•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Leather Cutter works with a variety of materials to layout, mark, and trim a pattern for articles such as furniture, apparel, or accessories They may work with skins or tanned hides using shears or a cutting table The Leather Cutter is responsible for inspecting the leather, selecting areas to be cut, positioning pieces on the leather and other materials, matching leather good components (pieces) and checking cut pieces against specifications and quality requirements Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting leather rolls and patterns Roll leather and patterns on to the cutting table Lays out, marks, and cuts leather or skins into parts for articles, for example garments and garment trim using leather knife or shears Lays leather or skins on cutting table and positions pattern pieces on leather or skins to determine number of cuts Lays leather side on table, positions dies on leather to obtain maximum number of cuts from side, and strikes die with mallet to cut out part May also punch holes in parts, using kick press Approve materials by inspecting materials for flaws Uses various machines to size and cut leather and patterns according to specifications Maintain quality by inspecting finished product Maintain a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive routine Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow safety protocols Contribute to the teams’ efforts by accomplishing related results as needed While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time, some walking Employees will be expected to repeat much of the physical motions throughout the shift that may include use of their feet, legs, arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers This work will involve a variety of hand operations requiring a high degree of manual dexterity and close visual attention

Requirements

Candidates are expected to learn all responsibilities in an adequate time frame
Must be able to work well with others and have excellent communication skills
Must possess basic measuring skills
Must possess the ability to read and write
Ability to handle a physical workload
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Eager to take on responsibility with a personal sense of accountability
Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws or regulations
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Employees are regularly required to talk and/or hear
The employee must be able to carry and/or lift up to 50 lbs if needed

Responsibilities

The Leather Cutter works with a variety of materials to layout, mark, and trim a pattern for articles such as furniture, apparel, or accessories
They may work with skins or tanned hides using shears or a cutting table
The Leather Cutter is responsible for inspecting the leather, selecting areas to be cut, positioning pieces on the leather and other materials, matching leather good components (pieces) and checking cut pieces against specifications and quality requirements
Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting leather rolls and patterns
Roll leather and patterns on to the cutting table
Lays out, marks, and cuts leather or skins into parts for articles, for example garments and garment trim using leather knife or shears
Lays leather or skins on cutting table and positions pattern pieces on leather or skins to determine number of cuts
Lays leather side on table, positions dies on leather to obtain maximum number of cuts from side, and strikes die with mallet to cut out part
May also punch holes in parts, using kick press
Approve materials by inspecting materials for flaws
Uses various machines to size and cut leather and patterns according to specifications
Maintain quality by inspecting finished product
Maintain a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive routine
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow safety protocols
Contribute to the teams’ efforts by accomplishing related results as needed