Glaze Technician

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We are seeking to add an individual to our Glaze Making Team. The Glaze Technician will assist in the adjustment, development, and formulation of ceramic glazes and clay bodies, troubleshoot and fix current production glazes to match controls, and monitor quality standards of raw materials and finished goods. This is an opening to an amazing career with a well-recognized and respected brand that will provide opportunities for continued professional development and long-term promotion and advancement. This full-time hands-on position will be based out of our beautiful Aromas, CA location, and you will report directly to the Ceramic Engineer. Local candidates are preferred within a 30 mile radius of Aromas.

We provide competitive compensation that includes a base salary + company bonus plan + stock options, health and wealth benefits, other perks, a rich culture, continued professional development through on-going training, experimenting, and opportunities to grow within the organization.

The Role

Evaluate and adjust off color glazes

Prepare formula tests for firing and document results

Conduct quality tests on claybody, glazes, and incoming raw materials

Manage, track and complete duties related to production rework orders, add-on orders, and custom development

Assist in research and development for new glazes, claybody formulations, and product ideas

Maintain safe record keeping of all testing results

Provide assistance to glaze making team and production operations through glaze test approval, troubleshooting, answering questions, and other production needs to help with schedule completion

Adhere to company operation procedures and guidelines

Maintain a safe and organized work environment

Perform other duties related to job function as necessary

Accountable to the B Corp standards the company lives by which balances purpose and profit

Serving as a Fireclay Tile Brand Ambassador, representing our core values including:

-Kindness

-Honesty

-Tread Lightly on the Earth

-Measure Twice, Cut Once

-Ganas (Desire)

You're a Great Fit If You Have

Knowledge and experience of glaze application and glaze properties

Familiarity with different glaze raw materials

Knowledge of specific gravity and viscosity

Experience with color theory and color matching

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to perform basic calculations

Strong problem solving skills

Proficient with computer programs such as microsoft office, google suite

Ability to organize and prioritize workload under minimal supervision

Ability to respect and communicate across lines of cultural differences

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree

Experience in a manufacturing environment (specifically ceramics manufacturing)

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Proficient in Word and Excel

Experience

Any combination of training, education, and work experience equivalent to two years’ college-level education with specialized coursework in ceramics

Understanding of kilns, glazes, clay and ceramics

High School Diploma or equivalent

We offer full benefits coverage, PTO, 401(k) match, maternity/paternity leave, life insurance and disability, employee stock options and more. Come join the team at Fireclay! PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms, shoulders and legs and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds

Fireclay provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Fireclay will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting people @Fireclaytile.com. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at people @Fireclaytile.com.