Precision Leather Clicker Press Operator

The Jay Group LTD; Wynne (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jay Group LTD in Wynne, Arkansas is seeking a clicker press operator to cut leather components to pattern, ensuring yield and quality on a fast-paced production floor.

You will identify leather grain direction, inspect for defects, and keep dies and cutting areas clean. This role requires steady hands, repetition, and adherence to safety standards in a noisy environment.

Experience with leather cutting and die sets is preferred; training provided for yield tracking.

Qualifications

• One or more years on a clicker press or equivalent leather cutting experience.
• Ability to identify grain direction and leather defects by sight and touch.
• Steady hands with high‑frequency repetitive machine work.

Responsibilities

• Operate the clicker press to cut leather and lining components.
• Position dies on hides to maximize yield while avoiding defects.
• Verify cut part count, bundle by size and lot.
• Inspect work for grain direction, edge cleanliness, and dimensional accuracy.
• Report defects and dull dies to supervisor.
• Maintain clean press, dies, and cutting board.

Skills

Clicker press experience

Leather cutting

Grain direction identification

Attention to detail

Machine operation

Tools

Die sets

Yield tracking

Job description

The Jay Group LTD in Wynne, Arkansas is seeking a clicker press operator to cut leather components to pattern, ensuring yield and quality on a fast-paced production floor.

You will identify leather grain direction, inspect for defects, and keep dies and cutting areas clean. This role requires steady hands, repetition, and adherence to safety standards in a noisy environment.

Experience with leather cutting and die sets is preferred; training provided for yield tracking.