Pottery Assistant

Simon Pearce; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employer-paid life & disability

Paid time off

Flexible holiday time

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on Simon Pearce

Employee discounts at restaurant

Job summary

Simon Pearce in Windsor, VT is seeking a Pottery Assistant to provide finishing support in the pottery process. You will dip bisque pottery, trim edges, load and unload the kiln, and help produce tableware under quality standards.

Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k with employer match, and employee discounts on products and at the company restaurant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memo.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Dips bisque pottery into glaze buckets
• Trims edges of the pottery using sponges and hand tools
• Loads and unloads kiln
• Produces tableware using a hydraulic press
• Washes the base of the pottery to avoid sticking in the kiln
• Record keeping of pieces you have produced
• Looks at their work to assure the Simon Pearce quality standards are upheld
• Job duties within the production standards for quality and quantity
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Attention to Detail

Instruction Following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor VT Headquarters - Windsor, VT 05089

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Our Foundation

Mission: We shape timeless and functional designs from simple, natural materials to elevate everyday life.

Vision: To celebrate the beauty of objects with real, authentic character.

Values: Dignity & Respect | Ownership & Initiative | Commitment to Quality & Craft | Learning & Growth Together

Positon Description

The Pottery Assistant is responsible for providing finishing assistance in the completing the pottery process by performing a variety of duties.

We offer competitive pay and a benefit package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer paid life & disability, paid time off, flexible holiday time, 401k retirement plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement assistance. Additionally, we offer exclusive employee discounts on both our glass and pottery products and at our restaurant.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Dips bisque pottery into glaze buckets
• Trims edges of the pottery removing the spoil with sponges and hand tools
• Loads and unloads kiln
• Produces tableware using a hydraulic press
• Washes the base of the pottery to avoid sticking in the kiln firing
• Record keeping of pieces you have produced
• Looks at their work to assure the Simon Pearce quality standards are upheld
• job duties within the production standards for quality and quantity
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or the equivalent or one to three months related experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memo
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Qualifications Desired

• Previous pottery experience a plus

Success Factors/Job Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy
• Judgment
• Independence
• Flexibility

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Simon Pearce is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and to provide all employees with the work environment necessary to enable them to advance on merit as far as their talents and skills will take them, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected class of veteran, or any other legally protected status.