Leather Cutter

White Spot; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturing company is seeking a Leather Cutter in Surrey. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in leather cutting, possessing strong skills in both manual methods and CNC machinery to create high-quality upholstery components. Join a collaborative team and contribute to maintaining the highest standards in furniture production.

Benefits

Benefits package available after 3 months

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in leather cutting for furniture manufacturing.
• Familiar with safety standards and best practices in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Cut leather materials to create components for sofas and chairs.
• Inspect leather for defects and assess grain direction.
• Operate CNC cutting machines and maintain cutting instruments.

Skills

Manual leather cutting

CNC cutting equipment operation

Leather types knowledge

Flaw detection

Detail-oriented

Safety standards knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in leatherwork or CNC operation

Job description

Leather Cutter: Harvey 2647

We are currently looking to hire a Leather Cutter for a new division, in our furniture manufacturing company, located in Surrey BC.

Anyone with the experience cutting leather can apply, even applicants from overseas who are able to speak English, as the company is willing to do the paperwork.

Job Description:

• Cut leather materials to create components for sofas, chairs, and custom-upholstered furniture pieces.
• Position leather correctly on the cutting table.
• Inspect leather for defects, mark defects, assess grain direction, making sure grains are matching and identify optimal cutting areas to reduce waste and maintain quality.
• Adjust cutting techniques based on hide size and grains of leather.
• Select cutting dies based on design specifications and production standards.
• Lay out patterns precisely on leather and perform cutting using industrial shears, manual tools, or CNC machinery.
• Operate CNC cutting machines and hand tools efficiently to cut parts for furniture upholstery.
• Maintain organization of all cutting instruments, ensuring equipment is clean, sharp, and safely stored.
• Work closely with the design, upholstery, and production teams to maintain consistency and meet delivery timelines.
• Ensure all cutting operations adhere to company quality standards and safety procedures.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in leather cutting for furniture manufacturing
• Proven expertise in both manual leather cutting and CNC cutting equipment operation.
• Strong knowledge of leather types, grain patterns, stretch behavior, and flaw detection.
• Ability to interpret and apply furniture patterns, .NC files, and specifications accurately.
• Skilled in optimizing leather usage and minimizing material waste.
• Detail-oriented with strong hand-eye coordination and manual ability.
• Familiarity with safety standards and best practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a collaborative production team.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Additional training or certification in cutting, leatherwork, or CNC machine operation is an asset.

This is a full-time position

Salary of $55,000 to $70,000 per year, plus depending on experience

Benefits package available after 3 months.