Adecco Creative is partnering with an iconic luxury brand in North Bergen, NJ to recruit for a Craftsperson for their handbag repair department. This role will be ongoing contract and is onsite 5 days per week.

Job Title: Craftsperson – Leather Cutter

Primary Purpose: To support the Repair Department pertaining to leather preparations with the upcrafting of consumer product.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency to:

• Partner with the Patternmakers to render leather pieces based on pattern descriptions
• Positions leather onto the table and starts the cutting machine to cut out the required pieces
• Uses correct pattern form to cut leather according to work order specification style and size
• Monitors operation on cutting machine to detect malfunctions and informs Team Lead of problems
• Based on specific project needs; cutting repaired / restored leather to upcraft product
• Handcrafting skills; skiving by hand
• Machine operating; skiving, splitting, folding, sewing, foot press, clicker etc..

Qualifications:

• 5+ years industrial sewing experience is required
• Must have high attention to detail and craftsmanship, leather cutting
• Must willing to assist with other functions, as needed
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Eager to learn and increase skills and quality of work
• Works well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Professionalism in attitude, appearance, and approach
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others

An outstanding professional will have…

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience on skiving, splitting, folding, sewing, foot press, clicker
• Understanding of handbag constructions
• Ability to read and interpret design cards and specifications
• Understanding and working experience in luxury leather handbags and goods
• Bi-lingual: English, Spanish