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Guthrie Medical Group

Anesthesiology Physician

Corning, NY · On-site

$500K - $510K/yr

Protected post-call day off * $200K loan repayment or $100K starting/retention bonuses * Bread and ... The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest ...

The Guthrie Clinic

Urology (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY · On-site

$500K - $575K/yr

Balanced work schedule of Monday through Friday; two days OR and three days clinic. * Interest and ... The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest ...

Guthrie Medical Group

Urology (Corning, NY)

Corning, NY

$500K - $575K/yr

Balanced work schedule of Monday through Friday; two days OR and three days clinic. * Interest and ... The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest ...

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Lead Gaffer / Glassblower

Lead Gaffer / Glassblower

The Council of Industry

Beacon, NY

$22 - $28/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

This position is for an experienced glass blower.  You should have at least 3 years of experience in a hot shop setting as well as a general knowledge of terms and glass blowing equipment. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, welcomes new ideas, works well with others in a team environment, and who has a desire to hone their glass working and leadership skills in a production setting.

Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 an hour

Hours:  7:00 am to 4:00 pm daily

Benefits: Accrued vacation and sick time, holidays paid. 401K available after 1 year of employment


Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

Gaffer Role

  • Head Gaffer leading a team of glass blowers on all daily production.
  • Develop comprehensive knowledge of the standard shapes and colors in our production line.
  • Lead on developing our prototypes and giving input on the best way to execute new styles.
  • Team lead on end of week charging of the furnaces.

Management

  • This is a leadership position that requires thoughtful planning, communication, oversight, delegation, and coordination inside your team.
  • Ability to train other gaffers and share information, knowledge, skill, and process improvement.
  • Inform and support HS team regarding jobs and general requirements around the shop.
  • Work with production manager on scheduling and team structure as well as training and overseeing new hires.
  • Daily post-production meeting with production manager to discuss issues/concerns of the day.

 

Studio Management

  • Monitor and enforce all safety guidelines and maintain an organized and safe studio.
  • Assist and advise production manager and owner on needs, improvements, new technologies, shop expansion and new equipment acquisitions.
  • Oversee ordering of supplies
  • Knowledge and ability to repair equipment or communicates with appropriate vendor to schedule necessary repairs
  • Performing routine tech maintenance

Niche Opens its studio weekly on Wednesday nights to allow employees the use of glass, plus equipment for the purpose of making personal work.


You should have at least 3 years of experience in a hot shop setting as well as a general knowledge of terms and glass blowing equipment.  At least 1 year of experience gaffing


www.nichemodern.com/careers


Heart is at the center of everything we do. At Niche, company culture is very important to us; we value hard work, honesty, and loyalty.

We have a small, dedicated team working daily to produce our beautiful handmade products. We are proud that every aspect of the Niche brand is created in-house all while building a global reputation on a local scale. We are thrilled to have our handmade glass lighting installed in restaurants, hotels, and private residences all over the world.

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