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ABOUT CLAYHAUS
Clayhaus Tile is a Portland-based modern ceramic tile production facility, currently located in the creative hub known as the Central Eastside Industrial District. We’ve been in business for over a decade, positioned for growth in the years ahead, we are looking to fill the position of Ceramic Tile Maker/Apprentice.
CLAYHAUS VISION
Crafting cool tile for cool people creating cool spaces.
ABOUT THE CERAMIC TILE APPRENTICE POSITION
The Ceramic Tile Apprentice will join a team collectively focused on taking Clayhaus to the next level while learning the historical trade of producing handmade, custom, ceramic tile in the unique Clayhaus way, alongside a Master ceramic tile maker and fellow ceramic tile makers. We are looking for a person who is accountable, responsible, and of good character, enthusiastic about embarking on a career in ceramic tile production. We’d love to have someone be part of our team for several years, learn the trade and grow with our business. Lots of opportunity exists for the right candidate. We are a small and mighty team and the job requires seamless collaboration in order to produce a tile product efficiently and accurately and to complete all customer job orders as quickly as possible. We value candidates having mechanical skills, a working knowledge of power tools and those who are comfortable with operating tile machinery. Repetition with careful accuracy is a big part of the job as is having a positive and collaborative attitude.
Clayhaus is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time or Part Time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Full Time Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance (upon completion of 6 months)
Paid time off (upon completion of 90 days)
Retirement plan
Bonus pay
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Learn all aspects of product tile making
Operating tile press and extruding equipment/machinery
Ceramic tile making operations, including extruding, cutting, and pressing clay
Loading and unloading multiple production electric and gas kilns
Ensuring quality control and verifying all factory orders for accuracy
Sanding and stacking off of tile greenware
Setting up tile bisque onto spray boards
Building shipping pallets, packing and shipping and verifying tile count
Meet and enforce consistent quality control standards
Cleaning /organization of studio
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
Mechanically inclined; experience using power tools
Strong Math Skills and accuracy in counting in repetition
Ability to see big picture with regards to production while simultaneously focusing on the small details associated with accuracy and quality
Requirements
Candidate must be able to work in a variety of positions, i,e. bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, twisting, standing for an 8 hour shift, and be able move quickly between work stations. Must be self-sufficient and work independently for entire shift. Candidate must be able to work full 8 hour shift. (no split schedules will be offered) Typical shift for all positions is 8am-4:30pm.
Qualifications and Skills:
Mechanically inclined; experience using power tools
Strong Math Skills and accuracy in counting in repetition
Ability to see big picture with regards to production while simultaneously focusing on the small details associated with accuracy and quality
Physical Capability. Must be able to move around easily and lift heavy material up to 50 lbs with agility and coordination
Experience in clay, manufacturing, studio environment is preferred
Positive and fun demeanor-CAN DO ATTITUDE!
Americans with Disability Specifications
Physical demands: The physical demands described in this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is consistently required to remain in a standing position for at least 80 percent of the time; consistently move about the company.
The incumbent in this position will need to constantly operate and handle machinery and other office equipment, tools or controls; occasionally ascend/descend stairs in order to support production needs; constantly position self to utilize equipment or tools that are low to the ground, or located in spaces that require one to move about under tables, machinery or other objects; frequently communicate with clients and be able to exchange accurate information; be able to assess clients’ needs from near and far distances and determine proper care; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work in a variety of positions i.e. standing, bending, pushing, pulling and moving between workstations.
How to Apply
If you think you are the right candidate for the position, please email over a resume and cover letter telling us why you are interested.
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Posted on August 6