Manufacturing potter, Kaihanga huanga uku
Also known as
- Potter, ceramic artist, production potter, ceramics worker, pottery process worker
Manufacturing potters process clay and make ceramic, pottery and stoneware products. They may glaze and fire pieces in kilns or furnaces to dry and finish clay products.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$56K to $105K
Most common
$137K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Manufacturing potters
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in workshops and factories
- need to be accurate, practical and methodical
Tasks
- shape clay to make pottery products
- glaze and fire ceramic pieces
- use kilns, furnaces and other heating equipment
- mix ingredients to create glazes
- apply decorative and protective finishes
- position raw materials on equipment
- adjust pottery equipment
- maintain pottery equipment
- talk to customers and suppliers
Practical
Creative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in visual arts and crafts or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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