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Repair Cutter

American Leather Operations LLC
Conover, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2027

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Specialty Repair Cutter
Department: Cutting
Location: Plant 5
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt – Hourly Pay
Schedule: M – Th 6:00 am – 4:30 PM & Fridays 6:00 am – 10:00 am

Overtime may be required beyond the posted work schedule and may vary on a weekly basis. We are continuing to grow and are currently hiring for multiple full-time positions offering consistent 40–45 hour workweeks, no Saturday schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees receive free access to our onsite healthcare clinic beginning on day one for themselves, their spouses, and children. Additional benefits include two company-wide shutdown weeks each year, paid vacation time, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with a stable and growing company.


Since 1969, the mission of LEE Industries has been to create innovatively styled, high-quality furnishings while adhering to a set of values that focus on our customers, the community, and the environment. Our love for furniture is contagious and that is why we are unable to resist creating the best upholstery products available, all made in the USA!

LEE associates are our most valued asset. We would not be who we are today if it were not for our associates. We are successful because we have caring and highly skilled craftsmen that are the best in their field. LEE associates are offered the opportunity to learn and grow in their career.


Overview of Responsibilities
  • Specialty Repair Cutters inspect and verify fabric and leather pieces to meet qualifications from work orders at quality check points for high end household furniture.
  • Tag, bundle and load onto sewing racks.
  • Maintain clean and neat workstation.
  • Maintain tools in working condition.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 2 years of furniture cutting experience required. 2 years auto operator.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • LEAN Manufacturing experience plus
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Ability to deliver uncompromising quality and detailed craftsmanship.
  • Ability to work full-time.
  • Must be flexible to work overtime when required.
  • Able to stand for 10 hours.
  • Regularly lift and/or move objects 50lbs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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