Cutter​/ Clicker Press Operator

Description

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.

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