Experienced Glassblower

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.
- Co-ordinate and produce products using all available techniques, including mold blowing and hand-glass 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 clean-up of the shop area at the end of each shift.
- Provide glassblowing demonstrations to the general public.
- Assist with maintenance of glass-house 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 pro-active 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 full-time.
- 2-5 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
- On-site 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