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Heath Ceramics Temporary Tile Forming Generalist in San Francisco, California
About Heath
Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for over 75 years. We are design-led, with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity, while designing, manufacturing, and running our business in a way that's better for society and our planet. Our products are designed, manufactured, and sold in our two California factories and four showrooms, ensuring accountability in our process, from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp, we maintain high standards of social responsibility, environmental performance, and transparency. We believe in the benefits of local manufacturing and support a community of people committed to and inspired by the process of designing, making, and sharing. We believe in providing a living wage, full health and welfare benefits, and a place for meaningful work.
Position Summary
A Tile Forming Generalist at Heath in an important production role; you are working with a group of production employees to press, sand, cut, and shape our tile forms. An ideal candidate has very good attention to detail, works rapidly, and is always mindful of quality. This role is hands-on working in a production environment; the work is steady-paced, on your feet, and requires the ability to lift, move, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
Responsibilities
Perform tile production by working in the current rotation of pressing/sanding/and cutting
Operation of ram press
Hand cutting of clay
Glaze, shape, and bullnose preparation may be needed
Board washing and other forming preparations
Organize unfired tile on carts for the glazing team to process
Communicate with kiln loading crew
Maintain the floor around the forming area to be dust-free and kiln car runners clear of debris
Organize greenware and glaze carts according to daily needs
Help in other departments. This includes board washing and greenware quality control
Rotation running pug mill when needed
Qualifications and Experience
Desire to work in a plant environment and to be “hands on”
Excellent people skills: must be patient, flexible, and calm
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Proficiency with basic Mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Demonstrated ability to be reliable and punctual
Willingness to be flexible and accept instruction from team members
Physical Requirements (Medium to Heavy)
The ability to transport clay, finished goods, and other production materials (up to 35 lbs. at a time). The total weight lifted per day can be 3500 to 5000 lbs.
Other activities, including climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, repetitive motion, grasping, and feeling.
Work Environment/ Hours / Compensation
This position is a temporary, 3-month assignment. The position is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site role at our San Francisco Factory & Showroom. The hours for this position are 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The rate for this position is $25.00/hr.
Proud Equal Opportunity Employer
At Heath, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it. Heath is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce at all job levels. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this position apply through this application form. Thank you for your interest!
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