Glassblower

Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting

Florida

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

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401K

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Insurance

Job summary

Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting, a Made in America lighting company, seeks a Glass Blower with experience to join our team. This full-time role involves demonstrating skill in blowing, shaping, mold work, and finishing, with opportunities to contribute to innovative designs.

You may work independently or with a team, lead projects, ensure quality, and handle physical demands including standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs. Salary depends on experience.

Qualifications

This is a Glass Blowing position and experience in glass blowing is required.

Responsibilities

Glassblowing: demonstrate skill in all aspects of glassblowing, mold blowing, shaping, forming and finishing work.
Design support: assist in creating innovative designs and push boundaries of glassblowing techniques.
Project management: oversee complex glassblowing projects and ensure deadlines and quality standards.
Quality control: ensure all glass pieces meet craftsmanship standards.
Technical proficiency: understand glass properties, techniques, and equipment.
Creativity: design and create unique glass pieces.
Coldworking: possess basic coldworking skills.
Problem-solving: overcome challenges and find technical solutions.
Leadership: guide and mentor others in glassblowing.
Independent or collaborative: work solo or in a team as needed.
Physical demands: stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Glassblowing

Mold blowing

Shaping

Finishing

Design support

Project management

Quality control

Technical proficiency

Creativity

Coldworking

Leadership

Independent or collaborative

Physical endurance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Glassworking equipment

Job description

Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting is a Made in America lighting company that is passionately devoted to introducing our artistic lighting and studio glass to the new generation of designers, junior designers, architects and industry leaders in the commercial segment. Since the 1940’s, Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting has led the way in innovative and creative light artistry. We specialize in the design, development, and manufacturing of creative lighting with over 1000 pieces in our product line, while offering the option of exciting and challenging custom designs for our clients. Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting is based in 50 states and 70 countries around the world as a leader in “Made in America” quality that exceeds expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:

This is a Glass Blowing position. We are looking for an individual with experience in glass blowing.

Glass Blower

Key Responsibilities Glass Blowing/Coldworking:

Glassblowing: Demonstrating exceptional skill in all aspects of glassblowing, mold blowing, shaping, forming and finishing work.
Design Support: Support the creation of innovative designs, often pushing the boundaries of glassblowing techniques.
Project Management: Overseeing complex glassblowing projects as directed, ensuring that they meet deadlines and quality standards.
Quality Control: Ensuring that all glass pieces produced meet the highest standards of craftsmanship.
Technical Proficiency: Depending on skill level, having a deep understanding of glass properties, techniques, and equipment.
Creativity: The ability to design and create unique and innovative glass pieces.
Coldworking: Has basic coldworking skills.
Problem-Solving: The capacity to overcome challenges and find solutions to technical issues.
Leadership: The ability to guide and mentor others in glassblowing.
Independent or Collaborative: May work independently or as part of a team, depending on the nature of the project.
Physical Demands: Glassblowing can be physically demanding, requiring strength, dexterity, and the ability to stand for long periods of time in hot weather. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.