Ceramic Fabrication Contractor

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (approx. 16 - 24 hrs/week)Work Schedule: Temporary work assignment, schedule is determined on an as-needed basis every weekCOMPENSATION: $30 / hrLOCATION: Downtown LAREQUIREMENTS:At least three years of clay experience in a studio environment.About Us: BZIPPY is an established company specializing in the production of ceramic side tables, planters, and vases dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our interior design, retail, and consumer clients. Contract Role Overview: Essential Duties:The essential duties outlined below form the core functions of the Ceramic Fabrication Contractor and provide an overview of the scope of the position and the primary work to be performed.  Please note that the actual duties to be performed will be determined by the production needs of the studio as directed by the Creative Director.FABRICATION 80%  Oversee daily fabrication needs in processes and efficiency, such as checking that the pieces that are being made have the correct dimensions and silhouettes in consultation with the manuals. On an ongoing basis, oversee the fabrication and repairs of table top wares such as assembling production / art ceramicsUpdate the completion of the production schedule, drying racks and communicate with the Creative Director on the next steps for greenware as neededKILN DUTIES 10% - Shared Follow and maintain kiln-related systems and spreadsheets as directed by Creative DirectorCheck and move greenware as needed for bisque firingsLoad and unloading of ceramic objects (bisque and glaze) under the direction of Creative DirectorMaintain the cleanliness of the department PREFABRICATION 10% - SharedAssist the studio in the beginning stages of fabrication of all production ceramics/art including:Using the pugmill to mix clay and extrudeRolling out slabsExecuting hump & slump molds using soft slabsExtruding clay and prepping extrusionsCarry out the drying process of all slabs, molds, extrusions, and storageMaintain all slabs and molds to prevent dryingMaintain the facility at optimal levels Maintain all Google sheet prefabrication processesPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, turn from front to back, turn from side to side, reach above shoulder level, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds Must be able to sit, stand, and assume a variety of positions for extended periods of timeMust be able to work for extended periods of time with clay products and lift, carry, walk on, manipulate with hands and feet, and perform a wide-variety of physically intensive techniques and procedures on a continuous and daily basisMust be able to work in a studio environment with cement floors and within limited fabrication spaces when production activities are in full swing.Must be able to work in a warehouse environment with no A/C but plenty of fans, ventilation, cooling devices. -Other duties as assigned recblid xciwxb3o6dy3t53i52abarhets3hpf

Created: 2026-03-04