Hermès Leather Cutter-Preparer
Hermès – Les Manufactures de la Vallée de l'Orne in Giberville, France seeks a Leather Cutter‑Preparer for a full‑time permanent role starting Sept 2, 2026.
Overview
Les Manufactures de la Vallée de l'Orne are artisanal production sites affiliated with Hermès, dedicated to the regional fabrication of leather goods. These ateliers operate at human scale and emphasise transmission of traditional savoir‑faire through on‑site training and close collaboration between experienced artisans and new recruits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform all upstream operations before assembly: cut hides, mark patterns and prepare leather pieces for production.
- Operate and set up dedicated cutting and preparation machines, ensuring correct tooling and safe operation.
- Assess materials and colours, perform visual quality checks and ensure pieces meet Hermès standards for finish and dimension.
- Adapt to different leathers and product models; meet defined production times and quality criteria.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness, report defects or non-conformities, and participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with artisans and production teams; follow on‑site training programmes and safety procedures.
Qualifications
- Excellent visual acuity and strong perception of colour, texture and material defects.
- Manual dexterity, steady hand control and attention to fine detail.
- Decision‑making ability, adaptability and organisational rigour under a sustained production rhythm.
- Teamwork orientation and a service mindset; ability to follow instructions from artisan trainers and supervisors.
- Basic computer literacy for recording production data and following digital work instructions.
- Beginners accepted; willingness to complete a 6‑month training programme with the prospect of obtaining the CQP Coupeur.
Skills
Experience
No previous professional experience required — beginners are accepted. On‑the‑job training will be provided to acquire the fundamentals of the cutter‑preparer role and progress toward the CQP Coupeur.
Education
No formal educational requirement; vocational qualifications such as CAP/BEP or certificates in leatherwork are advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Giberville, Normandy, France, within easy reach of Caen. The broader Normandy area accounts for 24 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.446 open positions, with 256 posted this week.
Culture
The manufactories cultivate an artisanal, regionally rooted culture where small teams of experienced craftsmen mentor newcomers. Emphasis is placed on preserving traditional techniques, local manufacturing, and sustainable, aesthetic production within a framework of proximate management and structured training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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