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Step into a hands-on production role where precision meets craft. As a Ceramic Ram Press Technician at American Art Clay Company (AMACO), you’ll shape clay components, finish sample chips and boards, and keep our forming equipment running at peak performance.

Reports to: Formulated QA Lead

FLSA Status

Classification:

Non-Exempt

You’ll start your shift calibrating the RAM press and preparing dies. Through the day, you’ll pour molds, apply glaze by brush or sprayer, and stage tile production for kiln loading. Between runs, you’ll clean and inspect machinery, verify that chips and boards are free of cracks or contamination, and document settings and results. You’ll wrap up by organizing materials, unloading kilns, and ensuring everything is ready for the next cycle.

Founded in 1919 by Ted O. Philpott, AMACO pioneered the commercial manufacture of ceramic and non-ceramic clays, lead-free glazes, electric kilns, and potter’s wheels. As a founding member of the Arts and Creative Materials Institute (1936), we helped set safety standards for children’s art materials. Now in our third generation as a 100-year family-owned company, we believe making art builds well-being, skills, and creativity. Our culture champions continuous improvement and innovation—from the factory floor to the executive offices—so everyone is empowered to advance safety, quality, customer care, teamwork, respect, and learning.

• Load and unload kilns and RAM press dies with attention to safety and quality.
• Operate forming machinery correctly, including RAM press and sponge roll cleaner.
• Pour molds for production tiles and verify consistency.
• Apply glaze via brush and/or spray, following documented work instructions.
• Inspect chips and boards for cracks, defects, and contamination; sort or rework as needed.
• Calibrate RAM press equipment and keep accurate records of settings.
• Clean and maintain machines frequently to ensure reliable operation.
• Keep the production area organized, safe, and clean.

• Clear verbal and written communication; solid reading comprehension.
• Comfort with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to follow detailed Work Instructions accurately.
• Competent with common hand tools (mixer, drill, torque wrench, etc.).
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal approach; able to work independently.
• Self-directed, motivated, and detail-focused for quality ceramic finishes.
• Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.

Expect extended periods of standing and regular material handling. You’ll work in areas that can be warm or cool depending on the process and season.

This role requires frequent standing, walking, manual handling, and reaching. You’ll regularly talk or hear; occasionally sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. You should be able to lift and/or move 50+ pounds often. Vision needs include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Full-time, Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 40+ hours per week. Occasional Friday work may be required based on production needs.

No travel is expected for this position.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• RAM press training available via on-the-job instruction.

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Material Handler Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills

***Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

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EEO Statement:

AMACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: AMACO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AMACO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the location where we operate. AMACO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Responsibilities and duties may evolve based on business needs and may change at any time with or without notice.