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Production Pottery Workers

Danforth Pewter
Middlebury, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

DANFORTH PEWTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Production

JOB TITLE: Production Potter

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs a variety of skilled pottery production tasks that may include any or all of the following: throwing, hand building, processing and studio upkeep in our small on location studio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

THROWING

-Production throwing of set dimensions with consistent shapes in an efficient & timely manner

STAMPING & APPLYING HANDLES

- Production stamping and applying handles so that all pieces are identical

PROCESSING

-Greenware buffing, loading/unloading kilns, waxing & engobing bisqueware, glazing pieces

HAND BUILDING

-Hand building items as needed for production studio as well as using an extruder & slab roller

ALL

- Understands and abides by all safety, operating and care requirements.

- Adheres to all safety standards and procedures and follows proper safety precautions at all times

- Keeps wheel and wheel areas clean.

- Clean up immediate work area at the end of each work shift

- Tracks and records production timing information

- Follows regular shop and equipment maintenance schedule.

- Assists with regular inventory and keeps accurate records.

- Perform other duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Position reports to the Production Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior clay & throwing experience

Strong hand/eye coordination & attention to detail

Ability to communicate and work closely with other employees in a team environment

Organizational skills, strong powers of concentration, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to visualize in three dimensions

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to discern and address quality problems

Must be able to wear masks and use other required safety items.

Demonstrated ability to meet quality and productivity goals

Flexibility in dealing with rapidly changing production schedules

Applicants can apply through really or in person at our Middlebury, VT workshop. 52 Seymour Street.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17

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