Experienced Glassblower - Fergus, Canada - Kitras Art Glass

Description

Kitras Art Glass has been in business for over 30 years and is a family-run blown glass studio selling in both Canada and the United States.

The business is in need of more glass maker talent.

Glassblowers at Kitras work in a production and manufacturing environment but also focus on the artistic integrity of each piece of glass produced.

This position is not a studio position, it's a full-time production role, in a fast-paced environment. Kitras also offers a piecework program after daily quotas are met for all glassmakers.

The Kitras team can help with work permits and housing, if necessary, for international applicants.


Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work effectively in a team environment, with a proactive approach to ensuring high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Coordinate and produce products using all available techniques, including mold blowing and handglass making.
• Demonstrate good judgment from learned knowledge to assess and solve problems as they present themselves in the production process.
• Work with molten glass (from a furnace) and a blowing pipe to form the glass.
• Assist designers with the development of new collections, products and techniques. Work effectively and proactively with technical consultants and management.
• Train and support the growth of less skilled team members, as appropriate.
• Help set up the shop for production and cleanup of the shop area at the end of each shift.
• Provide glassblowing demonstrations to the general public.
• Assist with maintenance of glasshouse facilities, as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment following all protocols and safety standards.
• Be aware of systems and processes and embrace a LEAN mindset looking for opportunities to make production more efficient.
• Perform any other duties management may assign.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Perform all roles and responsibilities with a proactive approach.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize busy workloads.
• Communicate clearly, openly and effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Able to work independently using individual initiative and within a team.
• Demonstrate reliability, trustworthiness and time management.
• Proven attention to detail, care, patience and respect for the craftsmanship and time involved in making Kitras products.
• Able to interpret and follow instructions effectively.
• Able to communicate in basic English.
• Demonstrate respect and consideration towards all colleagues.
• Able to accurately keep records.
• Willing to maintain a high professional standard in individual behaviors, presentation and attitude to reflect the brand's standards, both at work and with social contacts.

Requirements:


Education and Experience:

• Ability to work fulltime.
• 25 years of glass making experience, ideally in a production environment.
• A desire to maintain and develop glassmaker skills and willingness to undertake any necessary training in order to fulfill the role.
• Experience training and sharing knowledge with other glass workers.

Pay range:
$20 to $25/hour, based on experience. Kitras also has a piecework program available to all production employees.


Benefits:

Full benefits offered after three months of employment.


Application process:

We thank all applicants for your interest in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
$20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- glassblowing: 2 years (preferred)


Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location:
In person