Is this you?
- Do you take pride in turning raw parts into finished, production-ready components?
- Are you comfortable reading BOMs and work instructions, then executing with precision?
- Can you prep, deburr, and paint mechanical products while keeping safety and quality front and center?
- Are hot shop days, respirators, and material handling part of your comfort zone?
Why AMACO
American Art Clay Company (AMACO) has been innovating since 1919—commercializing ceramic and non-ceramic clays, lead-free glazes, electric kilns, and potter’s wheels—and helped found the Arts and Creative Materials Institute in 1936 to advance safety in art materials. As a fourth-generation, family-owned company, we believe making art enriches lives and communities. Our culture: continuous improvement, empowerment at every level, and shared values of safety, quality, customer care, teamwork, respect, and learning.
What you'll do
- Set up and operate the paint booth and related equipment to coat mechanical products.
- Perform routine operational checks and preventative maintenance on the booth/equipment.
- Prepare parts for paint (clean/mask/surface-prep) and deburr prior to welding.
- Complete incidental painting tasks as assigned and assist with some assembly as needed.
- Use material handling equipment safely; lift and move materials up to 70 lbs.
How you'll succeed
- Reading and comprehension that translate BOMs and processing/work instructions into action.
- Proven ability to safely and effectively operate all equipment required for assigned tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting brief updates to management.
- Ability to wear a respirator and work in hot environments.
Work environment & physical requirements
- Standing for extended periods; frequent walking and use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands/arms.
- Occasional sitting; climbing/balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Frequently lift/move up to 25 lbs; heavy lifts up to 70 lbs as required.
- Vision needs include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Heat exposure is possible depending on the work area; respirator use required for some tasks.
Schedule, travel, and reporting
- Full-time, Monday–Friday; 40+ hours per week with occasional evenings/weekends based on demand.
- Travel: none expected.
- Reports to the Mechanical Supervisor; receives work assignments from the Crew Lead as needed.
Education & experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1+ year of relevant experience preferred.
Proficiencies
- Warehouse experience
- Mechanical assembly skills
- Manufacturing environment experience
Note
This description outlines the role today; responsibilities and activities may shift with business needs, with or without prior notice.
Accessibility & equal opportunity
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
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.