Artisan Leather Cutter: Precision Die Work

Roots; Canada; Remote; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Job summary

Roots is seeking a Die Cutter in Canada to hand-cut leather pieces, align components, and prepare leather goods for production. You will operate a Swing Beam Cutting Press and perform precise cuts to meet specifications.

The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work under time constraints, with safe handling of heavy leather materials and regular maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of working with leather products is a plus.
• Must be proficient using Swing Beam Cutting Press (also known as “clicker”).
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Good eyesight
• Strong mechanical ability
• Ability to work well under time constraints
• Ability to stand for 8 hours shift
• Ability to lift 40 plus pounds

Responsibilities

• Executes production orders/job from Supervisor
• Select leather and cutting dies for leather goods accordingly to specifications
• Position leather on cutting bed of machine, maximize usage accordingly to skin grains, skin flaws and skin stretch
• Operate clicker or punch press to stretch leather
• Operate machine to cut leather or cut single leather skins by hand to make leather products
• May cut leather samples
• Marks outline of patterns on leather or skin using pencil
• May stack tied cut pieces together
• May cut parts with guillotine cutter
• Performs routine maintenance on press and feeder including lubrication and minor repairs
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Tools

Swing Beam Cutting Press

Job description

Roots is seeking a Die Cutter in Canada to hand-cut leather pieces, align components, and prepare leather goods for production. You will operate a Swing Beam Cutting Press and perform precise cuts to meet specifications.

The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work under time constraints, with safe handling of heavy leather materials and regular maintenance tasks.