Leather Belt Making Assistant
Quick Summary
Leather belt craftsperson needed to assist in hand-making and assembling leather belts at Buck Mason's Los Angeles workshop.
Skills & Keywords
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the production of leather belts from raw materials through final assembly
- Cut and measure leather according to established specifications
- Perform edge finishing and other leather finishing techniques
- Install buckles, hardware, and other belt components
- Safely and confidently use a variety of hand tools and small shop equipment
- Learn and follow Buck Mason’s belt-making techniques and production standards
- Inspect finished work for accuracy, consistency, and quality
- Prepare leather, hardware, and other materials for production
- Keep tools, materials, and hardware organized and ready for use
- Maintain a clean, efficient, and safe workspace
- Assist with general leatherworking, production, and shop tasks as needed
- Learn the characteristics of different leathers and how they respond to cutting, finishing, and construction
- Identify issues along the way and work with the team to find practical solutions
Required Skills:
Buck Mason designs updated, modern American classics for daily wear. Founded in 2013 by Sasha Koehn and Erik Allen Ford, who were neighbors in Venice, California. Initially, they set up shop in a 350 square foot garage off Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Sasha built the website and Erik created the brand’s first collection of jeans and tees. Obsessed with quality, they worked closely with a local family factory to create small batch production runs, crafting each piece using old school manufacturing techniques combined with modern technology.
- Prior experience working with hand tools is required
- 1–2 years of experience in a shop, fabrication, woodworking, metalworking, manufacturing, or similar hands-on environment is preferred, but not required
- Leatherworking experience is a plus, but not necessary
- Strong mechanical aptitude and an ability to learn new tools, techniques, and processes quickly
- Comfortable working with measurements, specifications, and detailed instructions
- Strong attention to detail and a genuine appreciation for craftsmanship and quality
- Patient and focused when working through repetitive or highly detailed processes
- Dependable, organized, and takes ownership of your work
- Comfortable working in a hands-on workshop environment
- Experience working with natural materials or making, building, or repairing things is a plus
- Curious about how things are made and excited to develop a new skilled craft
- Entry-level candidates with strong hands-on skills are encouraged to apply
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