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PROBLEM-SOLVING & PERSEVERANCE

That’s how Tim Leatherman created the world’s first multi-tool in 1983. And that’s still how the company is designed today.

Discover the Leatherman Story

INTEGRITY. EXCELLENCE. EMPOWERMENT.

Everything we do comes from these three principles—from supporting our employees to building relationships with partners and customers to making our community a better place.

HEALTHY LIFE = HEALTHY WORKPLACE

Work with amazing folks that care for each other, learn from one another, and laugh—a lot. You’ll not only build a better company, you’ll build a better you. Your quality of life is just as important to us as the quality of the products we create.

Healthcare

Leatherman offers multiple coverage levels for medical, dental, and vision plans.

Wellness

No need to even leave work to be healthier. We offer an onsite health center and gym, wellness program, nutrition classes, personal training, and exercise classes. Plus, you can even lower your premium costs if you take advantage of these perks. We work with True Measure coaches for programs, training, and classes.

401(k) plan with company match

We’ll match up to 5% of your earnings into your 401(K).

life & disability insurance

We offer paid Life, Accidental, and Short-term Disability Insurance.

Flexible spending & health savings accounts

Fund your out-of-pocket health expenses or dependent care with an FSA administered by WEX. HDHP participants will be enrolled in an HSA through Health Equity. Leatherman will provide an employer contribution of $1,000 or $2,000 depending on your coverage level.

paid time off

Every employee starts earning PTO on day one, and we offer eight paid company holidays and two floating holidays.

Training, Development & tuition assistance

Enhance your skills, pursue your education, and develop your career with our comprehensive training, development, and education reimbursement program. We also regularly sponsor continuing education and offer job shadowing to learn about different roles within the company.

employee volunteer program

Employees are eligible for eight hours of paid time each year to engage in volunteer activities. We coordinate volunteer opportunities to make it easy for you to get involved, or you can volunteer at any nonprofit of your choice.

pet insurance

We offer coverage through Nationwide to help with your pet costs for well animal visits, spay/neutering, dental, injuries, illness, and more.

Leatherman Life

Generous Discounts

We offer savings on Leatherman products for family, friends, and employees.
APPRECIATION EVENTS

We have parties and events every summer and holiday season.
ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

From pi day pie contests to pet photo competitions, your worklife will not be boring.
FOOD CART LUNCHES

Leatherman sponsors various food trucks to make a special visit to our headquarters.
COMMUNITY-BASED DRIVES

From food and school supplies to American Red Cross blood donations, we have plenty of ways for you to get involved with onsite drives.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The company will pay you a certain number of hours to volunteer, and we even offer clean-up days with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council.
ONSITE SPORTS

Join a regular or spontaneous game of basketball or pickleball with our onsite courts and practice your disc golf in the onsite basket.
SECURE & CONVENIENT PARKING

There’s plenty of secure parking and even EV charging stations at our Portland, Oregon headquarters.

our world headquarters in portland, oregon

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Our global headquarters is home to over 175,000 square feet of manufacturing, office, and logistics space, creating over 10,000 tools per day and over 500 jobs in Oregon and SW Washington. Leatherman also has an EU Headquarters in Ratigen, Germany, since 2018.

These are the teams you could work with

Corporate
- Design Engineering
- E-Commerce
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Product Development
- Sales
- Sourcing
MANUFACTURING
- Facilities
- Maintenance
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Packaging
- Planning
- Quality
- Shipping
- Stamping & Mass Finish
- Tool & Die
- Warranty

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What’s the best thing about working at leatherman?

“Feeling inspired by the passion, dedication, and innovation from every single member of the organization. I’m constantly motivated by my peers at Leatherman. It’s a shared success mentality and you just don’t get that everywhere.”

– John White, 2 years | Marketplace Platform Manager, Marketing

“The best part of working at Leatherman is that I have formed lifelong friendships over the past decade. The relationships I have here are unique and irreplaceable. You cannot find a better group of people.”

– Amanda Guillen, 10 years | Benefits Specialist, Human Resources

“I love how inclusive the company is with all the different cultures. Leatherman makes you feel like you are a part of a large family. Everyone wants everyone to succeed so no matter what department you are in you are encouraged to learn new skills and either grow in your current department or try out a different department and grow there.”

– Nafisah Hunter, 2 years | Digital Operations Quality Assurance Tester, E-Commerce

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Leatherman Tool Group, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business. We believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment fosters creativity, innovation, and success for both our employees and our company as a whole. Our goal is to create a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We strive to continuously improve our policies and practices to ensure that we are upholding these values, and we encourage open and honest dialogue among our employees to promote a better understanding of these important issues. Together, we can create a stronger and more inclusive company for all.

equal opportunity employer

Leatherman Tool Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success and we strive to create a work environment that is welcoming and respectful of all individuals. Our company is dedicated to ensuring that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We are committed to taking affirmative action to promote the employment and advancement of all individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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PROBLEM-SOLVING & PERSEVERANCE

INTEGRITY. EXCELLENCE. EMPOWERMENT.