Ceramics Assistant Technician - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga

City of Mississauga

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 22971

Vacancy Type:
Part-Time

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 02/12/2023

Job Summary:

The Ceramics Technician is responsible for the preparation of materials and assisting in maintenance within the Ceramics Studio and city-wide Ceramic programs including:

Preparing glazes, slips and other studio materials requiring knowledge of medium specific workshops including hand building, wheel throwing and Raku pottery as well as glazing and finishing techniques in the completion of high quality decorative and functional artworks.
Loading kilns and firing works based on workshops and course timelines and requirements.
Maintaining cleanliness and optimal working conditions within the Ceramics Studio working within the City's policies and studio operating procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reclaiming and pugging clay weekly or as required
Monitor, maintain and mix studio glazes and slips while practicing safe chemical handling, proper mixing/containment of glazes
Ensure that bisque and glaze firings are complete as per program schedules and firing requisitions
Maintain organization and temporary storage of specific programming and participant works throughout the firing process
Ensure general weekly cleaning of the Living Arts Centre ceramics studio including kiln room and glaze room
Empty clay traps as per schedule
Adhere to studio operating policies, health and safety procedures and use of PPE.
Complete and communicate equipment repair forms as required.
Monitor and report required materials and supplies to be ordered in a timely manner.

Skills and Qualifications:

Postsecondary diploma, degree or equivalent education in Ceramics.
Working knowledge of an operating ceramics studio including equipment, materials as well as health and safety practices and appropriate PPE
Minimum 3 years' experience working with Ceramics equipment (i.e. wheels, kilns, pug mill).
Must have knowledge in the operation of electric kilns with digital controllers for firing; knowledge of raku firing processes
Organizational, planning, and time management skills
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Demonstrated appropriate technical knowledge
Proven customer service and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
Ability to repair kilns and elements an asset
Experience pugging clay an asset
Health and Safety training an asset
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Some heavy lifting up to 50lbs
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
Access to a reliable vehicle for driving to citywide locations an asset.

Work Schedule:

The Ceramics Assistant Technician will schedule and work two regular shifts between the hours of 2:00pm and 6:00pm Mon - Fri.

During weekly meetings a work schedule will be determined for the remaining biweekly hours. Biweekly hours are variable and are not to exceed 30 without approval.

Due to the nature of the City's programming, scheduling will be variable and will include weekend work to ensure the firing schedule is maintained.

Hourly Rate/Salary:

Hours of Work:
Various up to 30 hours per week including daytime, evenings and weekends

Work Location:
Living Arts Centre

Department/Division/Section:
CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Culture Division, Culture Services

Non-Union/Union:
Non Union

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.