Production Potter
About The Position
The Production Potter is responsible for producing wheel-thrown, slip-cast, and slab-formed pottery; finishing pieces to meet quality standards; and assisting with other pottery studio tasks. The role supports fulfillment of wholesale orders and production of functional ceramics. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works cleanly and in an organized manner, and has superior wheel-throwing skills and the ability to craft quality hand-thrown pieces. The Potter also provides customer service to event attendees, students, and walk-in customers, demonstrates good working practices, and contributes to the studio as needed. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with core hours between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Availability to work some evenings and weekends is required. Compensation is $21–$22.75 per hour.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of ceramics studio experience.
- Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, internet research, and email.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
- Ability to sit, stand, squat, bend, kneel, push, pull, reach with arms, and handle or feel objects frequently.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Availability to work some evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in ceramics preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Pottery Studio with fulfillment of wholesale orders according to the production schedule.
- Produce wheel-thrown, slip-cast, and slab-formed pottery.
- Glaze production ware daily; load and unload kilns; and perform basic kiln maintenance.
- Make and recycle clay, including mixing and pugging clay to maintain adequate levels for daily slab production, and monitor casting slip.
- Produce standard slab-formed and slip-cast items according to the schedule determined by the Production Manager.
- Assist the Production Manager with throwing preparation, including weighing and wedging clay, and finishing thrown pieces, including stamping, signing, and attaching handles.
- Mix and sieve glazes for studio use and maintain glaze levels for production and classroom use.
- Clean and organize work areas, tools, and equipment as part of basic studio maintenance.
- Monitor clay levels in the studio and greenhouse and pug or mix batches of clay as needed.
- Refine and implement processes under the direction of the Production Manager.
- Provide positive customer service to walk-in customers and monitor open studio hours.
- Complete weekly inventory counts and help pack outgoing wholesale orders.
- Work efficiently, pay attention to detail, and perform duties cleanly.
- Attend to the pottery studio and assist customers as needed.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
