What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pottery Studio Technician in a Full Service Ceramics Studio position at POT?
Job Summary:
POT is looking for a Studio Tech to keep things running smoothly at our Jefferson location (3228 W. Jefferson Blvd). This role is all about keeping the studio functional and organized—processing student work, maintaining supplies, recycling clay, and handling kiln operations. You'll need to self-manage to prioritize tasks based on the class schedule, manage materials efficiently, and ensure everything is in place for a seamless studio experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow the life cycle of student work, ensuring pieces move efficiently from wet clay to finished pottery
- Loading and unloading electric kilns efficiently
- Recycle clay using a pugmill and manage incoming clay shipments
- Mix and test pre-made commercial dry glazes
- Glaze student pieces at production pottery efficiency and consistency
- Keep the studio organized, ensuring shelves, tools, and materials are stocked, clean and organized
- Interact with customers and visitors, answering questions, providing tours, and walk-ins
Requirements:
- Must know how to load and unload electric kilns efficiently
- Familiarity with pugmills and clay recycling
- Comfortable lifting 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally (with a dolly)
- Ability to mix and test pre-made commercial dry glazes
- Ability to dip-glaze student pieces at production quality
- A big-picture thinker who can assess what needs to be done and prioritize tasks accordingly
- Detail-oriented and enjoys organizing, making sure pieces don’t get lost in the shuffle
- Excellent communication and verbal skills when greeting customers
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work in a diverse environment
- Free classes
Pay is $25/hr
Schedule: Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat - 12 - 6p
Location: 3228 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
How to Apply:
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Include your favorite glaze at the beginning of your cover letter. Please do not call, DM, or walk-in about this position. Apply now by filling out this form: https://form.jotform.com/250405242270141
This application closes on 2/24/2024.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25