GLAZE DUTIES

• Follow and maintain glaze-related systems and spreadsheets as directed by Production Manager and department Lead

• Collaborate with lead to troubleshoot and test problematic glazes

• Mix glazes as necessary according to glaze sheet

• Maintain glaze inventory levels as needed

• Apply glazes as directed by department lead (painting and dipping)

• Maintain glaze tools inventory levels as needed

• Maintain stock of glaze sample tiles

• Replenish stock as needed

• Stamp

• Fulfill glaze sample requests

• Maintain the cleanliness of the department

• Communicate low inventory levels to department lead

• Assist department lead with glaze-related tasks as needed

Glaze artwork as needed as assigned by BZ

KILN DUTIES

• Vacuum kiln interior

• Follow and maintain kiln-related systems and spreadsheets as directed by department lead

• Check and move greenware as needed for bisque firings

• Assist with loading and unloading of ceramic objects under the direction of the department lead

• Load kilns as directed by department lead (bisque and glaze)

• Program kilns as directed by department lead (bisque and glaze)

• Unload kilns as directed by department lead (bisque and glaze)

• Maintain the cleanliness of the department

• Communicate low inventory levels to department lead

• Assist department lead with kiln-related tasks as needed

• Take the lead on loading and unloading in absence of department lead, collaborating with other team members as necessary

& Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Can demonstrate 1-2 years of knowledge of kiln and glaze equipment and best practices.

• Previous professional studio experience.

• Can demonstrate the ability to receive, understand, and apply information in a timely manner within the company training period.

• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner that enables others to read, interpret and understand messages and written documents.

• Are able to sit and stand for long periods of time, utilize hands and arms in a variety of positions with a wide range of grip strength and manual dexterity, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Are able to uphold good interactions with colleagues by maintaining clear personal boundaries and professionalism.

• Have respect, admiration, and pride for the work done in the studio.

• Ability to communicate with others and face potential conflict with empathy and understanding.

• Ability to embody mistakes without blaming others.

• Ability to embrace and provide feedback.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, turn from front to back, turn from side to side, reach above shoulder level, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to sit, stand, and assume a variety of positions for extended periods of time

• Must be able to work for extended periods of time with clay products and lift, carry, walk on, manipulate with hands and feet, and perform a wide-variety of physically intensive techniques and procedures on a continuous and daily basis

• Must be able to work in a studio environment with cement floors and within limited fabrication spaces when production activities are in full swing