Leather Prep & Repair Assistant

kate spade new york; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K)

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Coach is seeking an Assistant Craftsperson, Repairs (Preparation Specialization) to support high-quality leather preparation across Repair products. You will learn patterns, selection of materials, and operate preparation machinery to contribute to a skilled, productive team in a luxury production environment.

The role emphasizes quality, learning, and increasing independence, with collaboration across stitching, edge paint, and finishing teams to ensure precise preparation and successful

Qualifications

• 1+ years of leather goods production, preparation, repair, or related craftsmanship preferred.
• Foundational proficiency in leather preparation, including cutting, skiving, and use of machinery and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute preparation processes including cutting, skiving, splitting, thinning, gluing, and edge preparation with guidance as needed.
• Read patterns and product construction details to prepare components accurately.
• Operate preparation machinery and hand tools safely and accurately.
• Prepare components to correct dimensions with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Support alignment between prepared components and repair outcomes.
• Identify basic leather qualities and apply adhesives or fillers as needed.
• Collaborate with stitching, edge paint, and finishing teams to ensure smooth handoff.

Skills

Leather prep

Pattern interpretation

Machinery operation

Adhesives & reinforcements

Quality control

Tools

Preparation machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Coach is seeking an Assistant Craftsperson, Repairs (Preparation Specialization) to support high-quality leather preparation across Repair products. You will learn patterns, selection of materials, and operate preparation machinery to contribute to a skilled, productive team in a luxury production environment.

The role emphasizes quality, learning, and increasing independence, with collaboration across stitching, edge paint, and finishing teams to ensure precise preparation and successful