Ceramics Studio Lead Technician — Evening Shifts (Seattle)

Pottery Northwest Inc; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1 hour PTO per 20 hours

1 hour sick leave per 40 hours

Complimentary classes

Studio usage

Job summary

Pottery Northwest invites applications for a part-time Studio Technician to join our Seattle-based ceramics studio. The role supports studio operations, maintenance, and the Apprentice program under the Studio Manager, with 20 hours per week and four 5-hour night shifts from 4:30 to 9:30 pm.

On-site work, competitive hourly pay, and benefits apply. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in a ceramics setting, with kiln operation experience and a collaborative, safety-conscious approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a ceramics studio or ceramic facility in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day studio operations and equipment upkeep.
• Load, fire, and unload electric kilns; assist with gas/soda kilns if trained.
• Assist with Apprentice program and supervise apprentices as needed.
• Support classes, events, and studio inventory management.
• Waste disposal, cleaning, and safety compliance.
• Guide and train apprentices under studio managers.
• Answer student questions and assist with materials for classes.

Skills

Ceramics studio experience

Tools

Kilns and wheels

Glaze chemistry

Job description

Pottery Northwest invites applications for a part-time Studio Technician to join our Seattle-based ceramics studio. The role supports studio operations, maintenance, and the Apprentice program under the Studio Manager, with 20 hours per week and four 5-hour night shifts from 4:30 to 9:30 pm.

On-site work, competitive hourly pay, and benefits apply. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in a ceramics setting, with kiln operation experience and a collaborative, safety-conscious approach.