Ceramic Studio Technician

Responsibilities

• Load, fire, and unload electric and gas kilns safely and according to firing schedules.
• Clean and maintain kilns, tools, and studio equipment.
• Sieve glazes, adjust specific gravity, and mix engobes and slips.
• Absorb and eventually carry out glaze production independently.
• Test glazes, record results, and maintain material data sheets.
• Reclaim clay, including homogenizing and pugging recycled materials.
• Maintain general studio cleanliness and support a safe working environment.
• Assist the Ceramics Education Manager with planning and organizing studio technician workflows.
• Monitor materials and inventory; communicate supply needs.
• Support studio sustainability efforts and safe materials practices.
• Support ceramics classes, apprentice program, workshops, and events as needed.
• Engage respectfully with students, staff, and community members in the studio environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on ceramics experience required.
• At least 1 year of technical or studio technician experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of kiln operation, glaze chemistry, and studio safety protocols.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of how to operate a pug mill, pottery wheel, slab roller, and extruder.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a diverse group of instructors and colleagues.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with community art school or shared studio environments.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and independent time management.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.