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Production Glazer and Decorator
Location: Woodstock, VT
Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Salary Range: \$19-\$21/ hour
Reports to: Production Manager
Farmhouse Pottery is looking for a talented Production Glazer &
Decorator to join our creative
team. In this role, you will apply glazes and decorative elements to our
pottery pieces, ensuring
that each piece meets our high aesthetic and quality standards. The
ideal candidate will have a
strong eye for detail, a passion for ceramics, and the ability to work
efficiently in a fast-paced
production environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Surface Decoration
- Paint ceramic pieces during greenware and bisque stages with precision
- Apply colored slips, underglazes, and wax resist consistently and
cleanly
- Follow established design templates and repeat patterns accurately
- Handle delicate greenware carefully to avoid damage
- Touch up or clean surfaces before firing
- Apply decals, stencils, or textural embellishments when applicable
- Glazing & Production Support
- Assist in glazing tasks including dip glazing & wiping
- Wax bottoms and prepare bisqueware for glazing
- Mix or replenish glazes, slips, and underglazes as needed
- Track and record decorated and glazed inventory
- Studio Maintenance & Organization
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation
- Clean tools, brushes, containers, and glaze equipment after use
- Help organize and restock materials, tools, and studio supplies
- Contribute to general studio upkeep, including mopping, wiping down
surfaces,
and managing dust
- Support a team environment and collaborate to meet daily and weekly
production
goals
Requirements
- Experience in ceramics, pottery painting, or glaze work strongly
Preferred
- Familiarity with greenware, bisque ware, slips, underglazes, wax
resist, and basic glaze
techniques
- Strong hand-eye coordination and high attention to detail
- Able to perform consistent, high-quality work in a repetitive
production setting
- Comfortable with physical tasks including sitting, standing, bending,
and lifting up to 25
lbs
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and as
part of a team
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Parental Leave policy
- Company paid holidays and PTO
- OT opportunities available seasonally
- 401(k) with company matching
- Opportunity to make pottery, plus product discounts
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