Clayhaus Tile, led by a husband and wife, is a project-based ceramic tile factory, located in the Central Eastside Industrial District in Portland, OR. We are seeking Tile Extruding Department Operators to help us fabricate our custom hand-made tile for our largest endeavor yet in our company's 14 year history. (University student housing project).
Paid training will be provided, which typically takes about 3 months, so we are looking for people who can commit for at least 1 year. If you have other short term plans, this is not the job for you. Full time and Part time positions can be considered, but the shift is 8:00am-4:30pm. (no split shifts will be accommodated)
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Tile Extruding Department is the heart of the operation; the process of tile making begins with you! This position requires at least 2 crew members and consists of 3 major components: 1) working on/with an industrial sized tile extruder that feeds raw clay blocks into the machine via a conveyor belt, producing quality controlled flat clay ribbons and cut onto wooden boards that are stored on speed racks. 2) The Operators will then stamp out the specific tile shapes according to factory order paperwork with pneumatic arbor presses using a handle and foot pedal in a repetitive series. (pictures attached) There is excess scrap clay that is produced in this process which is put back into the machine, mixed with fresh clay, so to have a closed loop system with no waste. 3) Extruding department Operators will extrude clay "blanks" that are specifically pressed out using another piece of industrial equipment, our 60 Ton Ram Press. This machine is used when fabricating our dimensional and textured tile patterns that are not flat, but are raised in certain parts of the tile surface. (Bas relief tile)
We are looking for Team Players interested in a job in the Trades who are self-motivated, accountable, responsible, and of good character. Having a work ethic must come naturally; this isn't a skill that can be taught, so please serious inquires only that match this description. Production is not for everyone; it is hard work. Must excel with taking direction and instruction from company owners on a daily basis. There is no middle management at this time.
Clayhaus is a small and mighty team and the job requires seamless collaboration in order to produce a tile product efficiently, accurately and to complete all customer job orders as quickly as possible. And because there are just a few of us working to meet critical job deadlines, we truly don't have the resources to deal with any outside personal distractions. Must be comfortable working directly for owner and working independently. No ear buds allowed during shift.
Candidates must have mechanical skills, an artisan eye, a working knowledge of power tools and are comfortable with operating production machinery. Forklift certification preferred; but not required. Can pay for forklift certification after successful completion of 90 day training period. Repetition with careful accuracy is a HUGE part of the job as is having a positive and collaborative attitude.
Full time and Part time positions can be considered, but the shift is 8:00am-4:30pm. To apply for this position please click reply and attach both a resume and COVER LETTER to email. No calls please.
Candidates must be able to work in a variety of positions, i,e. bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, twisting, standing for an 8 hour shift, and be able move quickly between workstations. Must be self-sufficient and work independently for the entire shift. Candidate must be able to work full 8 hour shifts, as no half- days will be offered. Typical shift for all positions is 8am-4:30pm.
Key Responsibilities
● Learn all aspects of product tile making
● Operating tile press and extruding equipment/machinery
● Ceramic tile making operations, including extruding, cutting, and pressing clay
● Loading and unloading multiple production electric and gas kilns
● Ensuring quality control and verifying all factory orders for accuracy
● Sanding and stacking off of tile greenware
● Meet and enforce consistent quality control standards
● Cleaning /organization of work space
● Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
● Mechanically inclined; experience using machinery, power tools and production equipment
● Has experienced or is familiar with physically demanding and repetitive work
● Strong Math Skills and accuracy in counting and repetition
● Ability to see big picture with regards to production while simultaneously focusing on the small details associated with accuracy and quality
● Physical Capability. Must be able to move around easily and lift heavy material up to 50 lbs with agility and coordination
● Experience in manufacturing, factory work and/or studio environments
● Positive and fun demeanor-CAN DO ATTITUDE!
Americans with Disability Specifications
Physical demands: The physical demands described in this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is consistently required to remain in a standing position for at least 90 percent of the time; consistently move about the company. Clayhaus is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
● 401(k)
● 401(k) matching
● Health insurance (32+ hours) Employer pays 50% of Kaiser Permanente premium. (estimated at $94 per paycheck +/-)
● Accrued Paid time off and paid holidays if full time
● Retirement plan
● Vision insurance if needed
Schedule:
● 8 hour shift
● Day shift
● Monday to Friday
Education:
● High school or equivalent
Shift availability:
● Day Shift (Required)
To apply for this position please click reply and attach both a resume and COVER LETTER to email. No calls please.