What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ceramic Studio Technician position at Fox Valley Clay?
Ceramics Studio Technician
Fox Valley Clay | Aurora, IL
Part-Time | $20–$25 per hour | Flexible Hours
About Fox Valley Clay
Fox Valley Clay is a new, modern pottery studio opening in Aurora, Illinois. We are building a welcoming, professional, community-focused space where people can explore ceramics, develop their skills, and connect through creativity.
We are seeking a dependable, organized Ceramics Studio Technician with hands-on electric kiln experience who enjoys working with ceramics and interacting with customers and members.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload electric ceramic kilns and assist with firing operations.
- Handle ceramic work carefully and help maintain an organized firing schedule.
- Support Open Studio sessions by welcoming customers and explaining studio procedures.
- Assist customers with clay purchases, work-in-process storage, finished piece pick-up, and cleanup procedures.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized studio, including work areas, equipment, tools, and common areas.
- Monitor studio activity and communicate operational or equipment concerns to management.
- Assist instructors and members with general studio procedures and day-to-day needs.
- Follow studio safety standards and established operating procedures.
Please note: Open Studio is non-instructional. Customers are expected to have a working knowledge of ceramics and an idea of what they want to create. This position provides procedural and logistical assistance, not pottery instruction.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience loading and unloading electric ceramic kilns.
- Knowledge of ceramic firing processes and studio safety.
- Familiarity with common pottery techniques and studio practices.
- Experience with Skutt or comparable programmable electric kilns.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Dependable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand, bend, reach, and move throughout a studio for extended periods.
- Reliable transportation.
Compensation & Benefits
- $20–$25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
- Complimentary Fox Valley Clay studio membership.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Opportunity for growth as we expand.
- Creative, collaborative work environment.
Join Our Team
If you have hands-on ceramics experience, take pride in keeping a studio running smoothly, and enjoy helping people feel welcome, we would love to hear from you.
Fox Valley Clay — Create. Connect. Belong.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- What is your ceramic experience?
What type of pottery are you most interested in creating yourself?
What experience do you have loading/unloading kilns?
What are your career goals for the next 5 years?
Do you prefer to work independently or with others in the studio?
Do you have evening and weekend availability? Please specify weekly availability.
What is your preferred number of hours worked per week?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25