Career overview

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

O*NET-SOC 51-6041.00

Median pay / yr$35,950

OutlookBelow Average

Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles. May use hand tools.

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers.

Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.

Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.