Slipcast Finisher

Position Summary:

Trim and smooth edges and surfaces of green ware prior to bisque firing.

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

95% Finish green ware by trimming and leveling out rough edges to ensure a smooth surface prior to bisque firing.

5% Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use hand tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Attention to detail.

Special Requirements:

Location: Aurora, NY

Equipment Used:

• Rubber scrapers, wire tools, sponges and clay trimmer
• Safety Equipment: Safety glasses and 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:

The worker is subject to dust.

MacKenzie-Childs is an EEO employer