Employment Opportunities
Apprentice Kiln Technician
All Kiln Services is a small ceramic kiln sales and repair company based in Huntingdon Valley, PA. We sell and repair electric and gas kilns for public schools, universities, arts organizations, and the occasional home studio. All Kiln Services is growing and is looking for an apprentice kiln technician to join our growing team of full and part-time employees. If you are passionate about fixing things and doing it with integrity and excellence please apply for employment with All Kiln Services as a technician.
Kiln technicians will spend their days in school classrooms and artist’s studios inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and installing kilns and kiln vent systems. All new technicians begin with a training period of 6-12 months.
Essential Qualifications:
Above all, a candidate with a can-do attitude and attention to detail is of utmost importance. We believe anyone can learn even the most challenging processes and skills if they are motivated.
-Strong interest in kilns, ceramic studio equipment, and how things work mechanically and electrically
-Must be organized and have a clean and professional appearance at all times
-Valid driver’s license
-Pass all child abuse clearances and background checks to work in schools.
-Able to perform a variety of physical tasks, lifting, stretching, carrying, bending, etc. Lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
-Experience with hand tools and power tools
-Ability to perform significant daily road travel (day trips, company vehicle)
-Dedication to excellence in your work
-Detail-oriented
-Self-motivated, and the ability to work independently and manage repairs alone
-Commitment to professionalism and outstanding customer service
-A passion for working with your hands and a high level of workmanship and craftsmanship
-Familiarity with MAC/IOS, Microsoft, and basic computing, word processing, and email.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Trade school training/ commercial electrical/ HVAC experience or training
-BFA or College level experience in the arts or ceramics, or equivalent experience
-Experience in the building trades, specifically electrical work, is a huge benefit: residential or commercial
-Basic understanding of electrician’s tools and electrical circuitry
-Experience driving a small van, or light-duty truck,.
-Understanding of multiple firing processes, the ceramic process.
-Experience as an electrician
-Experience in HVAC
-Experience fixing kilns
-Experience as a studio technician
-Experience as a teacher in ceramics
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Compensation/Benefits/Schedule:
Hourly pay starts at $17.00 - $26.00 based on qualifications, experience and FTE status
Hours are Monday – Friday 9 – 5 - Candidate will work on average 3 days per week with Fridays off - with some flexibility
TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 references to info@allkilnservices.com.