Cutter/ Clicker Press Operator

Position summary

Cut uppers, linings, quarters, vamps and counters from the hide to pattern, at rate and at yield.

Essential functions

• Operate the clicker press to cut leather and lining components to die.
• Position dies on the hide to work around defects while still holding the yield standard.
• Verify the cut part count against the ticket. Bundle by size and lot.
• Inspect your own work for grain direction, edge cleanliness and dimensional accuracy.
• Report hide defects and dull dies to the supervisor immediately.
• Keep the press bed, the dies and the cutting board clean and clear.

Minimum qualifications

• One or more years on a clicker press, or equivalent hands-on leather cutting experience.
• Able to identify grain direction and leather defects by sight and by hand.
• Steady hands and sustained attention. This is repetitive, high-force machine work.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with multiple die sets and size runs.
• Experience tracking yield.

Physical requirements and work environment

This position works on the production floor. Standing for the full shift on a concrete floor. Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds; frequent lifting up to 20 pounds. Repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms. Exposure to leather dust, adhesive vapor and machine noise. Hearing protection, eye protection and steel-toe footwear are required. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

How performance is measured

Pairs cut per shift against standard. Yield percentage. Downstream rejects traced to a cut defect.