Glaze Team Member

The Company

Felt+Fat is a ceramic design studio and manufacturer that’s been operating out of Philadelphia since 2013. Our team is dedicated to excellence in domestic manufacturing. We’re building a space that encourages empathy, learning, experimentation and growth – giving staff the opportunity to lead their own projects and take pride in the work they do. As we move into the next chapter of our story, we are excited to build a world class ceramic factory that helps to change the narrative of our home while providing opportunity, joy and beauty to our neighborhood.

Glaze Team Member

Felt+Fat seeks the newest addition to the glaze team, a dynamic unit of the design studio and manufacturer. This team is responsible for finishing all of our wares either by dipping or with a spray gun. As the final finishing step it is crucial for candidates to have an eye for detail to minimize loss and be as accurate as possible. A glaze team member will need to have a sense of urgency while working within their team and independently to reach daily glazing goals. They must have strong verbal communication skills to work closely with their team and cross departmentally. This position is F/T and located in Kensington.

Responsibilities:

Prep and quality check bisque wear, including sanding when necessary
Mix glazes and document all specs required(SG and viscosity)
Glaze, wipe, and stamp all wares that have been assigned individually and as department
Loading/unloading the kiln
Keep all glazing areas, carts, tools, and bisque storage clean and organized
Change the water for the drill as needed (approx. once a week)
Be an active member of the Felt+Fat team by helping team members when needed
Follow all safety requirements of position and production space
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
1 year of work experience
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize with little oversight
Ability to stand for up to 8 hrs a day and lift 50lbs
Ability to effectively problem solve
Detail Oriented
Ability to take direction

Nice but not required:

Experience working in glazing and ceramics
Experience working with high touch ceramic finishing process

Expectation + Compensation

40 hours p. week
Commensurate with experience: $15-18hr starting
Health and Dental Insurance
PTO

To apply, please email resumes and cover letters to Brittany@feltandfat.com

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Business Membership Rate	Local, independent, values-driven businesses	$275	Access to all member events at special rates; access to shared resources (401k, packaging, etc); ability to apply for board position; 5 sub-members +$10 for each additional sub-member
Mission-Aligned Non-Business Membership Rate	Non-profit organizations, centers, academic institutions, etc.	$275	Access to all member events at special rates; access to shared resources (401k, packaging, etc); ability to apply for board position; 5 sub-members +$10 for each additional sub-member
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GSI Mission-Aligned Non Business Membership Rate	Non-profit organizations, centers, or academic institutions, etc. with an interest to participate in the GSI Partnership	$350	Access to all member events at special rates; access to shared resources (401k, packaging, etc); ability to apply for board position; 5 sub-members +$10 for each additional sub-member
Start-up Business Membership Rate	New business in the first 3 years of its operation	$100	Access to all member events at special rates; access to shared resources (401k, packaging, etc); ability to apply for board position; 5 sub-members +$10 for each additional sub-member

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