Public Experiences Glassblower
££ depending on experience + company bonus scheme
Short-term contract until December 24th 2020.
Potential for the contract to be extended.
Primary Responsibilities:
• To deliver income generating glass-blowing experiences to members of the public.
• Responsibility for the delivery & smooth running of the day-to-day activities.
• Safe delivery of glass-blowing activities.
• 5/7 working week may be required, but a typical week will be Monday to Friday
• Production of small stock items for sale in the Factory Shop.
• To ensure the highest standards of customer experience & service are maintained.
• Work closely with key staff to ensure products are prepared & marked for collection &/or dispatch.
• Organise charging the furnace; lighting glory holes; ensure materials and safety equipment are available and used appropriately.
• Occasional work with the glassblowing production team; glass processing & dispatch staff & to assist with other duties as requested by the Operations Manager.
Person Specification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Glass, or equivalent experience.
- Significant glass blowing & cold working experience.
- Experience & confidence to deliver income generating public workshop programmes.
- Fluent English speaking. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable strong time-management and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to communicate clearly, openly, enthusiastically and effectively with the public.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety issues relating to glass making.
- Takes instruction well.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Good basic computer and social media skills.
- Demonstrates respect and consideration towards colleagues.
- Ability to work independently on your own initiative and within a team.
- Reliable trustworthy and a good time keeper. Attention to detail, care and respect for the craftsmanship and time involved in making the products.
- Excellent craftsmanship and a willingness to learn.
To apply or for more information send an email at megan@cumbriacrystal.com
Glass Cutter (full time)
Job Description:
As the company’s Glass Cutter you are responsible for the specialist cutting of crystal using a variety of techniques and tools to produce the highest quality products.
Responsibilities:
- To manage and operate various diamond and stone wheels to cut the designs.
- Implement various cutting styles in order to create our products.
- Operate and run various machinery and tools to aid the glass cutting process.
- Work with precision, speed and an awareness of best Health & Safety practices.
- Work alongside designers and assist with development, of new designs and techniques.
- Working efficiently and effectively within the production team.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the Cutting shops through regular cleaning.
- if necessary assist with process operations including; crack off, grinding, beveling, linishing, edge melting, repairs, hand polishing and drilling.
- Set up lehrs at the beginning of the day for the Glass House if necessary.
- Awareness of quality, workmanship and maintenance issues that affect the production and the procedures involved & reporting production issues to the Operations Manager.
- Continuously work and strive towards maintaining and developing your skills as a Glass Cutter and undertake any training necessary in order for you to fulfil your current role and develop your skills for future progression within the Company.
- As a named key holder you may be required to oversee the security of the factory assuring the building is securely locked.
Person Specification:
- Through knowledge of cutting styles using diamond lathes, machinery and tools is essential.
- Reliable trustworthy and a good time keeper.
- Attention to detail, care, patience, and respect for the craftsmanship and time involved in making our products.
- Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize busy work loads.
- Communicate clearly, openly and effectively with customers and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently using your own initiative and within a team.
- Ability to interpret and follow instructions effectively.
- Respect and consideration towards all your colleagues.
To apply or for more information send an email at info@cumbriacrystal.com
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Glass Blower (full time)
Job Description:
As a Senior Glassblower you will support the Master Glass Blower to effectively manage the glassblowing teams to ensure the efficient production of high quality hand-blown crystal.
Responsibilities:
- Work effectively with the glasshouse team, with a proactive approach to ensuring high standards of quality and workmanship.
- Co-ordinate and produce products using all available techniques including mould blowing and hand glass making.
- Assist Furnace build, filling, maintenance and repairs as necessary.
- Assist with other repairs and maintenance in the glasshouse facility if necessary.
- Assist our designers with the development of new collections, products and techniques. Work effectively and pro-actively with technical consultants and management.
- Provide glass blowing demonstrations to the general public.
- Deliver glassblowing workshops and experiences as required.
- Work with clients, the environment agency and other official bodies, suppliers and customers as required.
- Pro-active approach to Health and Safety, procedures and safe operation of machinery, tools, hot glass and raw materials in the glasshouse & ensure they are followed at all times.
- To maintain an overview of the quality of production across the glasshouse team and liaise with the Master Glass Maker to ensure quality & efficient production accordingly.
- Assist with maintenance of glass-house facilities as required.
- Pro-active approach to minimising energy consumption and reducing waste.
- Assist with producing/maintaining up to date Risk Assessments.
- When more senior members of the team are absent you will be required to undertake a team leadership role.
- Option to join the furnace alarm call-out team.
- Continuously strive towards maintaining and developing your skills as a Glass Maker and undertake any necessary training in order for you to fulfill your role.
- Develop, teach and mentor junior members of the glass making team as required.
- As a named key holder you may be required to oversee the security of the factory.
- Assist with commissioning and decommissioning of furnaces.
- Program controllers for melting cycles, arching of pots and daily temperature settings as required.
- Lehr programming, production & reannealing as required.
Person Specification:
- Pro-active approach to all roles and responsibilities.
- Ability to supervise and delegate within a team.
- Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize busy work loads.
- Communicate clearly, openly and effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently using your own initiative and within a team.
- Reliable trustworthy and a good time keeper.
- Attention to detail, care, patience and respect for the craftsmanship and time involved in making our products.
- Ability to interpret and follow instructions effectively.
- Respect and consideration towards all your colleagues.
- Accurate record keeping.
To apply or for more information send an email at info@cumbriacrystal.com
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