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Ceramic Fabricator / Position Description:
SIN is seeking a full-time Ceramic Fabricator who is passionate about working with clay, and has the ability to excel in a fast paced, manufacturing work environment. The perfect candidate possesses strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills and enjoys repetitive hand-building work. This is an exciting, hands-on opportunity for someone with a desire to see through a production from start to finish with a passion for home goods, lighting and ceramics industry.
Responsibilities:
+ Create hand-built and slip-casted ceramic products from start to finish across the entire SIN product line.
+ Preparing and assembling production ceramics using hand-building and slab-building techniques.
+ Fabricating ceramic products with precision while accounting for consistency, low loss rate and meeting daily production numbers.
+ Working collaboratively within the Fabrication department and cross-departmentally as needed.
+ Detail oriented, confident in basic arithmetic, strong communication skills.
We are a small business, so this list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded.
Requirements:
+ Collaborative working style; thrive in a team working environment.
+ Must enjoy physical work along with the ability to stand 2-3 hours at a time.
+ Are able to sit and stand for long periods of time, utilize hands and arms in a variety of positions with a wide range of grip strength and manual dexterity, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
+ Excellent time management:strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
+ Self-reliant, can quickly grasp new concepts and ask the right questions in the face of ambiguity.
+ Excellent problem-solver with a “get it done” attitude.
+ Are able to uphold good interactions with colleagues by maintaining clear personal boundaries and professionalism.
+ Have respect, admiration, and pride for the work done in the studio and respect for the studio itself.
+ Ability to communicate with others and face potential conflict with empathy and understanding.
+ Ability to embody mistakes without blaming others.
+ Ability to embrace and provide feedback.
+ Adaptable, willing to take on new challenges and changes that come with a growing small business.
+ Experience with clay is required.
Schedule:
+ 8 hour shift + 1 hour unpaid lunch
+ Day shift
+ Monday to Friday
Position level:
+Entry Level
Salary:
+$18/hr
Compensation Package:
+Medical Insurance
+Dental Insurance
+Vision Insurance
+Life Insurance
+Paid Time Off
+Generous SIN discount
How to Apply:
Email marie@virginiasin.com with the subject line “Ceramic Fabricator Applicant” to submit your resume and cover letter. Include in your cover letter why you love a job that involves physical and repetitive work and your desire to work at a small business.
First round of interviews are held virtually, second round of interviews are held on site and include a skills test.
Application Question(s)?
+Are you able to work in Brooklyn, NY 11205?
+Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
+How many years of fabrication experience do you have?
+When are you available to start this job?
COVID-19 protocol:
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required before start and for on site skills test. The studio is strictly adhering to local guidelines.