What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Glazer & Decorator position at Farmhouse Pottery?
Farmhouse Pottery is looking for a talented Production Glazer & Decorator to join our creative team. In this role, you will apply glazes and decorative elements to our pottery pieces, ensuring that each piece meets our high aesthetic and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, a passion for ceramics, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Surface Decoration
- Paint ceramic pieces during greenware and bisque stages with precision
- Apply colored slips, underglazes, and wax resist consistently and cleanly
- Follow established design templates and repeat patterns accurately
- Handle delicate greenware carefully to avoid damage
- Touch up or clean surfaces before firing
- Apply decals, stencils, or textural embellishments when applicable
- Glazing & Production Support
- Assist in glazing tasks including dip glazing & wiping
- Wax bottoms and prepare bisqueware for glazing
- Mix or replenish glazes, slips, and underglazes as needed
- Track and record decorated and glazed inventory
- Studio Maintenance & Organization
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation
- Clean tools, brushes, containers, and glaze equipment after use
- Help organize and restock materials, tools, and studio supplies
- Contribute to general studio upkeep, including mopping, wiping down surfaces, and managing dust
- Support a team environment and collaborate to meet daily and weekly production goals
- Experience in ceramics, pottery painting, or glaze work strongly preferred
- Familiarity with greenware, bisque ware, slips, underglazes, wax resist, and basic glaze techniques
- Strong hand-eye coordination and high attention to detail
- Able to perform consistent, high-quality work in a repetitive production setting
- Comfortable with physical tasks including sitting, standing, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Parental Leave policy
- Company paid holidays and PTO
- OT opportunities available seasonally
- 401(k) with company matching
- Opportunity to make pottery, plus product discounts