Employment
Studio Technician Position – Pittsburgh Pottery
Location: Carnegie/Bridgeville
Position Type: Part-Full time
Are you a passionate ceramicist looking for hands-on studio experience in a dynamic and supportive environment? Pittsburgh Pottery is seeking a dedicated Studio Technician to help maintain our studio operations while developing their own ceramic practice.
Responsibilities include:
Studio Maintenance: Keeping the studio clean, organized, and well-functioning.
- Clay Reclamation: Recycling clay and managing studio reclaim processes.
- Kiln Operations: Loading, firing, and unloading kilns for both studio production and student work.
- Processing Student Work: Ensuring student pieces move efficiently through the drying, firing, and glazing process.
- Equipment & Materials Care: Assisting with glaze mixing, restocking materials, and maintaining studio tools and machinery.
- Heavy Lifting: Must be able to lift 80 lbs, as clay and kiln shelves require frequent handling.
Who We’re Looking For
- A passionate ceramicist with experience in studio work (or a strong willingness to learn).
- Someone who enjoys working with clay and understands (or wants to learn) kiln firing, glaze chemistry, and clay reclamation.
- A dependable, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in keeping a studio running efficiently.
- Physically capable of handling the demands of a ceramics studio.
We’re committed to supporting our Studio Technician’s artistic growth by providing:
- Studio access to work on personal projects.
- Free clay, glazes, and kiln firings to develop their own body of work.
- Sales opportunities through our gallery, allowing them to showcase and sell their ceramics.
- Mentorship & professional development in both artistic and business aspects.
To Apply:
Please email pittsburghpottery@gmail.com with your resume, a brief introduction about yourself, and a few images of your work. We look forward to welcoming a passionate ceramicist to the Pittsburgh Pottery team!
