What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Pottery Technician position at Farmhouse Pottery?
Job Overview
Primary Responsibilities:
- Production Pottery
- Studio operational support
Production Pottery:
- Train alongside your assigned studio potter to learn how to throw, hand build and finish the basic forms that represent a major and quintessential part of our product line
- Maintain the finesse of each piece while striving to throw more efficiently to maximize quantity and quality of production run
- Develop skills to achieve consistency and produce assigned pieces in a timely manner at our standing wheels
Studio Operational Support:
- Maintain a clean and safe studio environment by adhering to our cleaning procedures and schedules
- If needed, train in and assist with other areas of production such as glazing, waxing, or loading and unloading of kilns
- Accurate recording of output against work orders
- Where appropriate, assist with safety-related tasks
- Where appropriate, assist with maintenance of studio equipment
- Any other duties as required
Requirements:
- 2-3 years of production/manufacturing experience - no pottery experience necessary - we will train the right people!
- Demonstrable ability to follow instructions and adhere to product specifications
- Technical proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to work 40 hours a week, including weekends
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently carry, raise or lower objects up to 40 pounds from one level to another regularly
- Remain on feet in upright position for continuous periods of time
- Walk throughout building, including up and down stairs and outside
- Exerting force up to 40 pounds on a regular basis so object is moved towards or away from team member
- Good hand-eye coordination and hand strength and hand skills
- Regularly reaching for, grasping and/or picking up objects
- Bending forward by bending at waist or bending legs and spine
To apply: send resume to hr@farmhousepottery.com.
We participate in E-verify.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20