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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.
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