Glazer

DENEEN POTTERY |2nd shift Pottery Glazer | Full-Time | On-Site | St. Paul, MN 

About Deneen Pottery

Deneen Pottery is a family-owned, handmade pottery company that has been making custom ceramic mugs and drink ware in St. Paul for over 50 years. Our customers include colleges, breweries, national parks, and thousands of loyal buyers nationwide. Every piece is touched by over 24 pairs of hands through our process. We are a real manufacturing environment with real output expectations and a culture built on accountability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement. 

JOB SUMMARY: 

As one of our Glazer, you will be Responsible for glazing/sponging and painting our handmade pottery mugs. 

Must have the ability to work both alone and/or with a team. 

2nd shift 1:00PM-9:30PM

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure mug types and glaze colors batches are correct per work order.  
• Test Glaze batches for correct thickness, adding water if needed 
• Utilize glaze tongs to dip individual mugs into glaze efficiently, Apply a second color as needed.  
• Ensure glazing daily production goals are met, and performing to quality standards. 
• Assisting in other departments when needed.
• Back up to Scrubbing duties.
• Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually or using carts.
• Work on glazing touchups and glaze sanding using a Dremel drill.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor. 
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Participate in all Safety and Health Training Programs as required.

• Exposure - Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 
• Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 
• Physical - Regularly required to stand and sit, use hands, and reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull.  May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Corrected vision is required to be able to perform the job functions. 
• Equipment – scrubber, air hose, foot petals, boards, conveyors, electric floor cleaner, roller sponge, computer, paintbrush, carts, king spin, sponge machine, glaze spray equipment and spray booth.
• Ability to work in a variety of working conditions including, but not limited to heat, cold, dust, and noise.
• Must wear all personal protective equipment required to do the job.
• It is every employee’s responsibility to perform each job task safely. 

This is an entry-level position, prior experience is a plus. Must have hand and eye coordination. Accuracy and attention to detail is required. Must be able to enter daily production information into the computer. 

A high school diploma or GED is a plus. Knowledge of Macintosh operating systems is a plus, as well as database programs such as File Maker. 

What We Offer:

• This position has an hourly rate at $17.00 per hour plus .50 shift differential.
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K & Roth Plan, Health and Dental insurance,
  HSA & FSA Plan, STD & LTD, Supplemental Life Insurance Plan, PTO and 8 Paid Holidays.