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How much do leather worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for leather worker in Rio Rancho, NM is $18.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.56 and $19.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Leather Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Leather Worker, you need proficiency in handcraft techniques, pattern making, leather cutting, stitching, and finishing, often supported by vocational training or apprenticeships. Familiarity with specialized tools like sewing machines, cutting knives, burnishers, and sometimes CAD software is typically required. Attention to detail, creativity, and patience are essential soft skills that distinguish exceptional artisans in this field. These abilities ensure the production of high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing leather goods that meet client specifications and industry standards.

What is the difference between Leather Worker vs Leather Craftsman?

AspectLeather WorkerLeather Craftsman
CredentialsTypically no formal certification, on-the-job training commonOften has specialized training or certification in leather crafting
Work EnvironmentFactories, workshops, or small studiosArt studios, custom shops, or craft fairs
Industry UsageManufacturing and repair of leather goodsDesign, artistic creation, and custom leather projects
Job FocusAssembling, repairing, and basic leather workDesigning, decorating, and detailed craftsmanship

While both Leather Workers and Leather Craftsmen work with leather, Leather Workers focus on manufacturing and repair tasks, often in industrial settings. Leather Craftsmen emphasize artistic design and custom projects, typically in creative environments. The roles overlap in skills but differ in scope and specialization.

What Does a Leatherworker Do?

A leather worker produces consumer goods like handbags, wallets, luggage, shoes, belts, and saddles. As a leather worker, your responsibilities are to make, repair, and sell items made from the leather of various animals, such as cows, sheep, and crocodiles. Your duties include obtaining raw leather, creating patterns and designs for leather products, manufacturing each item, and selling them through a shop, craft fair, trade show, or online marketplace. If you aren’t interested in making original items, you can find leather worker jobs at repair shops, furniture stores, and upholstery shops. You can also work at a factory that produces leather goods.

What are leather workers?

Leather workers are skilled artisans who craft, repair, and design items made from leather, such as belts, bags, saddles, shoes, and upholstery. They use a variety of hand tools and machines to cut, shape, stitch, and finish leather goods. Leather workers may work in small workshops, factories, or as independent craftspeople. Their expertise includes selecting the right type of leather, treating and dyeing it, and applying decorative techniques. This profession combines creativity, precision, and traditional craftsmanship.

What are some common challenges a Leather Worker faces when handling different types of leather materials?

Leather Workers often encounter challenges when working with diverse leather types, as each has unique properties such as thickness, flexibility, and finish. For example, vegetable-tanned leather can be stiff and requires careful conditioning, while softer leathers like lambskin are more prone to stretching or tearing. Adjusting tools and techniques for cutting, stitching, and dyeing is essential to maintain quality and prevent material waste. Developing experience with various hides helps Leather Workers anticipate issues and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
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In-Home Furniture Repair Technician (Albuquerque, NM)

In-Home Furniture Repair Technician (Albuquerque, NM)

The Dufresne Spencer Group, LLC

Bernalillo, NM

$17.50 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Join the Ashley Family - We Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill 

Join the Ashley Family as an In-Home Furniture Repair Technician and help bring quality furniture to millions of homes across America. This role offers opportunities to master warehouse operations, product preparation and repairs, material handling, equipment operation, inventory management, and quality assurance while developing valuable skills.

We value our team members and provide competitive pay, excellent healthcare benefits, and more, ensuring both you and your family have a secure future. Every product you handle directly impacts families creating their perfect living spaces, making your role essential to our success.

Primary Job Functions

  • Repairs with little guidance on all product types. 
  • Completes all repair types of entry level with additional skills requirements.  
  • Performs minor repair on top of surface of case pieces and tables.   
  • Performs solid color paper/side refinishes. 
  • Performs small corner damages that requires rebuild.  
  • Has general understanding of spray booth set up and use.  
  • Performs advance replacement part repairs. 
  • Communicates any maintenance of tools, parts and hardware needed as well as keeping repair area/shop clean. 
  • Help to inspect damaged products and conveys if they can be repaired to like new conditions. 
  • Works with warehouse personnel on techniques of minor touch up on products during the inspection process. 
  • Documents and follows through on recurring product damages. 
  • Assist other technicians. 
  • Accurately reports situations that occur when repairs cannot be completed. 
  • Must be able to assess damages to determine the most efficient way to repair them. 
  • Identifies damage, loss or surplus of goods and materials stored in the warehouse. 
  • Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions. 
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. 
  • Maintains proper safety usage of all products that are used within the department.
  • Maintain a clean and organized service vehicle, including maintaining required repair materials and supplies.
  • Adhere to driving policy for company vehicles, including meeting annual MVR review requirements.
  • Follow the planned route to ensure on-time arrival for Customer repairs.
  • Safe operation of hand and power hand tools, especially drills, impact drivers, and multi-tools.
  • Complete bench testing evaluations for regular validation of skills. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

  • High School Diploma.
  • 1-year practical work experience in furniture repair including upholstery, leather repairs and wood refinishing OR similar experience working with other materials and completing color matching.
  • Read, understand, and write in the English language, additional languages beneficial.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to learn in-house computer programs.
  • Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record per company guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to reading reports, view computer screen, etc.
  • Must be able to hear and understand speech to interact with others.
  • Must be able to speak so that others will be able to understand.
  • Will remain in a seated position for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with both hands to include keyboarding,
    handwriting, office/POS equipment and handheld equipment operation.
  • Will remain on one’s feet in an upright position and move about on foot.
  • Will bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach at or above shoulder level.
  • Will lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds and more with assistance.
  • Will work predominately in a private home or retail establishment; occasionally work at warehouse locations.
  • Potential exposure to oil, latex, and spray paint, household chemicals, biological odors and household dust; moderate office noise.

Ashley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Ashley does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered.

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