Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

Top 3 leather repair Jobs

  • Helper - Rumpke - Columbus,OH

    6:30am - 8:30pm M-F Rumpke is a family owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and...

  • Production Associate - Garment Hanger/Inspector - Up to $21.00/Hour - Cintas - Columbus,OH

    Cintas is seeking a Production Associate - Garment Hanger/ Inspector to support the Rental Division. The Garment Hanger/ Inspector is responsible for safely and accurately placing customer garments on hangers and for visually inspecting all garments...

  • Maintenance Technician - Graphic Packaging - Groveport,OH

    If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last...

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What Shoe and leather workers Do

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


Shoe and leather worker Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 8,700
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $31,450

Job Outlook for Shoe and leather workers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -1,200
  • Growth rate: -14 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Shoe and leather worker

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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