Fabric, Fur and Leather Cutters
(NOC 9445)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesFabric cutters cut fabric to make parts for clothes, linens and other pieces. Fur cutters cut fur pelts to make parts for clothes and other fur items. Leather cutters cut leather to make parts for shoes, clothes and other leather pieces. Fabric cutters work for clothing and textile manufacturers and other manufacturers of fabric products. Fur cutters work for furriers and fur products manufacturers. Leather cutters work for shoe and other leather products manufacturers.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. With a moderate percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to contribute somewhat to employment opportunities over the coming years. Fabric, Fur, and Leather Cutters may either be working full-time or part-time hours.
Hourly Pay
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MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
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MinimumN/A
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MaximumCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$23.91
Median$35.04
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,056
Minimum$30,111
Median$70,518
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Fabric cutters cut fabric to make parts for clothes, linens and other pieces. Fur cutters cut fur pelts to make parts for clothes and other fur items. Leather cutters cut leather to make parts for shoes, clothes and other leather pieces. Fabric cutters work for clothing and textile manufacturers and other manufacturers of fabric products. Fur cutters work for furriers and fur products manufacturers. Leather cutters work for shoe and other leather products manufacturers.
Job duties
Fabric cutters:
- Place patterns on top of layers of fabric and cut fabric using electric or manual knives, cutters or computer numerically controlled (CNC) cutting devices.
- Adjust cutting technique to type of fabric and style of garment.
- May cut fabric samples.
Fur cutters:
- Cut fur skins in diagonal strips to specified length and shape of pelt using furrier's knives and cutters.
- Number pelts to show their location on pattern.
- May sort or match skins and may prepare fur samples.
Leather cutters:
- Select leather and cutting dies for leather goods and shoe parts according to specifications.
- Position leather on cutting bed of machine, maximizing usage according to skin grain, skin flaws and skin stretch.
- Use clicker or punch press to stretch leather.
- Use machine to cut leather or cut single leather skins by hand to make leather products.
- May cut leather samples.
Sample job titles
- clothing cutter
- fabric cutter
- fur cutter
- glove cutter
- leather cutter
- sample cutter
- shoe cutter
Skills
You should be responsible, alert, and in good physical health. Coordination, agility, and mechanical skills are important. You must also be able to take direction and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- Some high school is usually required.
- Experience as a fabric, fur or leather cutter is necessary for fabric, fur or leather sample cutters.
- Some on-the-job training is provided for jobs in this group.
- Several years of on-the-job training are provided for fur cutters.
Other considerations
Shift work may be typical for many of these jobs. There is little movement among the different kinds of cutters in this group. Movement to supervisor positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
North Shore
Southern
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Health care and social assistance
What is the age of Employment?
35-44
15-24
55-64
25-34
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ALess than high school
N/ACompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
High school
$28,505 median annual incomeLess than high school
$19,224 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$38,781 median annual incomeApprenticeship
$43,975 median annual incomeBachelor
$39,715 median annual incomeEducation & training
Adult High School Siploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramThe Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
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