Leather Prep Assistant — Luxury Craft & Repairs

Coach; North Bergen (NJ); In loco; USD 34.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401 K

Paid Paternity and Maternity leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Coach is seeking an Assistant Craftsperson, Repairs (Preparation Specialization) in New Jersey to support high-quality leather preparation for repair products. You will pattern-interpret, operate prep machinery, and ensure components are ready for assembly with a focus on consistency and craftsmanship.

You will work in a production environment, collaborating with stitching and finishing teams to maintain luxury standards and learn advanced prep techniques, while developing independence and

Competenze

• 1+ years of experience in leather goods production, preparation, repair, or related craftsmanship preferred.
• Foundational proficiency in leather preparation, including cutting, skiving, and use of machinery and hand tools.
• Developing ability to interpret patterns and understand construction sequencing and downstream impact.

Mansioni

• Execute preparation processes including cutting, skiving, splitting, thinning, gluing, and edge preparation with guidance as needed.
• Pattern Interpretation & Construction Readiness: Read patterns and product construction details with support to prepare components accurately.
• Develop understanding of how preparation decisions impact final construction and assembly
• Support alignment between prepared components, intended design, and repair outcome
• Identify basic leather qualities, grain, temper, and condition to support the appropriate preparation approach
• Apply adhesives using established best practices by hand or airbrush
• Learn to select appropriate fillers and reinforcements based on desired structure, durability, and finish
• Cross-Functional Collaboration with stitching, edge paint, and finishing teams to support smooth handoff and workflow
• Maintain quality and accuracy of prepared materials prior to handoff
• Contribute reliable output that supports downstream workflow and team priorities

Conoscenze

Leather preparation

Pattern interpretation

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Strumenti

Preparation machinery

Hand tools

Adhesives & reinforcements

Descrizione del lavoro

Coach is seeking an Assistant Craftsperson, Repairs (Preparation Specialization) in New Jersey to support high-quality leather preparation for repair products. You will pattern-interpret, operate prep machinery, and ensure components are ready for assembly with a focus on consistency and craftsmanship.

You will work in a production environment, collaborating with stitching and finishing teams to maintain luxury standards and learn advanced prep techniques, while developing independence and