Leather Goods Makers

Leather Goods Makers fabricate and repair leather articles such as wallets, cases, harnesses and saddlery.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Cuts and prepares leather to design specifications, patterns and drawings
  • Joins parts of leather articles using rivets, hand sewing, sewing machines, tools and adhesive
  • Restores and repairs leather articles
  • Designs patterns and prototypes of boots and shoes
  • Makes and grades patterns using manual and computerised methods
  • Clicks synthetics, corrected grains, leather linings and leather outers by hand and machine
  • Alters and repairs footwear

Key values of workers in Leather Goods Makers

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Leather Goods Makers

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.