Ram Press Finisher

1 week ago

Aurora, NY, United States MacKenzie-Childs Full time
Job Details Job Location Corporate - Aurora, NY   Salary Range $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly Description

Company Overview: MacKenzie-Childs is a leading home furnishings retail company known for its unique design, high-quality products and exceptional customer service. We specialize in offering a wide range of kitchen, entertaining, decor and furniture items that cater to various styles and preferences, ensuring our customers find exactly what they need to make their homes joyful and stylish.

Position Summary:

MacKenzie-Childs is seeking detail-oriented artisans to carefully hand-trim and refine the edges and surfaces of greenware pottery before bisque firing, supporting the production of our locally crafted Aurora collection. This role is hands-on and highly focused on quality, requiring patience, consistency, and pride in workmanship. Paid on-the-job training is provided; no prior ceramics experience is required, just a strong eye for detail and willingness to learn.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

Greenware Finishing & Quality Preparation

* Hand-trim and refine greenware pottery, removing seams, rough spots, and imperfections to ensure a smooth, even surface prior to bisque firing.

* Use a variety of hand tools, sponges, and techniques to shape, smooth, and finish pieces according to established standards and style guides.

* Inspect each piece for defects, cracks, or irregularities, and follow proper procedures for rework, scrap, or escalation to a lead or supervisor.

* Meet daily production expectations while maintaining MacKenzie-Childs' quality standards for craftsmanship and consistency.

* Handle pieces carefully to minimize damage and maintain integrity of the product throughout the finishing process.

Work Area, Equipment & Safety

* Maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

* Follow all safety, PPE, and housekeeping guidelines, including proper handling of materials, dust, and equipment.

* Assist with basic upkeep of shared workspaces to support an efficient, team-focused production environment.

Data Entry & Labor Recording

* Accurately record labor, piece counts, and other required information in production or timekeeping systems.

* Follow established procedures for labeling, tracking, and routing finished greenware to the next stage of production.

Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

* High school diploma or GED

Special Requirements:

* Overtime work to suit business needs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to use hand tools applicable to trade.

* Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.

* Attention to detail.

Equipment Used:

* Metal scrapers, wire tools, sponges and clay trimmer

* Computer

* Safety Equipment: Safety shoes

Physical and Mental Requirements:

* Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, push, pull, lift, crouch, kneel, bend, use fingers to grasp, handle, feel, and perform repetitive motions of hands or wrists.

* Exerts up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

* Moderate mental and visual attention required for performing manual work, machine operations, set-ups, inspections, and adjustments that require frequent decisions to detect and adjust for variance from proper operation.

Environmental Conditions: Work is performed in a ceramics production environment and may involve exposure to clay dust, glazes, and other particulates.

Location: Aurora, NY

Pay Rate:$17.50/hr

Benefits:

* Competitive salary commensurate with experience

* Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

* 401K Retirement Savings + Company Match

* Paid Vacation, PTO and Holidays

* Company sponsored life insurance and LTD

* Health Savings Account + Company Match

* Generous Employee Discount

* Verizon Discount

* Referral Bonus Program

* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

MacKenzie-Childs is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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