Ceramic Pourer - Parks and Recreation

City of Phenix City; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phenix City Ceramic Center is hiring a mold pourer to support our ceramic production under the Center Coordinator. You will pour green ware using pre-mixed slip, monitor drying times and help keep molds and equipment clean.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to work with others, and flexibility to assist in kiln loading and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED or equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives order list from ceramic coordinator.
• Pours green ware by filling ceramic molds with pre-mixed slip using hose attached to pouring table.
• May fill by hand using measuring cup.
• Puts molds aside and keeps track of drying time.
• Pours excess slip from molds after proper setting time is complete.
• Attaches green ware parts to complete piece by hand.
• Maintains and controls quality of green ware.
• Cleans and stores molds and pouring room and equipment.
• May make minor repairs to equipment.
• Keeps inventory of molds and slip.
• Informs ceramic coordinator of supplies needed.
• Work rotation of after hour events and special events outside regular business hours.

Skills

Ceramic pouring

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Mold management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring cup

Pouring table

Kilns

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision of the Center Coordinator this employee is responsible for pouring ceramic molds.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Receives order list from ceramic coordinator.
• Pours green ware by filling ceramic molds with pre-mixed slip by using hose attached to pouring table.
• May fill by hand using measuring cup.
• Puts molds aside and keeps track of drying time.
• Pours excess slip of molds after proper setting time is complete.
• Attaches by hand green ware parts to complete piece.
• Maintains and controls quality of green ware.
• Recycles used slip. Loads and unloads slip.
• Cleans and stores molds.
• Cleans pouring room and equipment.
• May make minor repairs to equipment.
• Keeps inventory of molds and slip.
• Informs ceramic coordinator of supplies needed.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Assist in ceramic room when needed by loading and unloading kilns.
• Issues paint, supplies and assist customers as needed.
• Work rotation of after hour events and special events outside of regular business hours.
• May work in other areas of the center in cases of staff absences/shortages.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Must have High School education or GED or equivalent training and experience.

Experience
Must have minimum (12 months) experience working with ceramics.

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid Identification.

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Ceramic materials, molds, and pouring processes.
• Workplace safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
• Measuring, mixing, and preparing ceramic materials.
• Cleaning and maintaining tools, molds and work areas.

Ability to:

• Pour ceramic materials into molds accurately and consistently.
• Inspect finished and unfinished products for quality and defects.
• Follow established safety procedures and production guidelines.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Establish and maintain good working relations with public and other employees.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Primarily indoor work

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Rec. Superintendent, Center Coordinator, Center patrons, P&R employees.