Simon Pearce

Fabrication Assistant

Simon Pearce  •  $25/hr  •  Windsor, CT (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Headquarters - Windsor, VT 05089 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Shift Day Job Category Manufacturing

Our Foundation:

Mission: We shape timeless and functional designs from simple, natural materials to elevate everyday life.

Vision: To celebrate the beauty of objects with real, authentic character.

Values: Dignity & Respect | Ownership & Initiative | Commitment to Quality & Craft | Learning & Growth Together

The Fabrication Assistant will work directly with the Director of Operations and the CNC Computer Programmer in the creation of forms, moulds, and tools utilized in the production of high quality, hand-blown, glass. This role will be responsible for programming moulds for the CNC machine, managing the finished forms inventory, preparing the moulds for glassblower use on the production floor, preparing the materials required for the creation of moulds and forms, as well as general organization and maintenance of mould shop and equipment.

We offer competitive pay and a benefit package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer paid life & disability, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement assistance. Additionally, we offer exclusive employee discounts on both our glass and pottery products and at our restaurant.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Create CAD files using Solidworks software and write programs using Mastercam software to create wood, graphite, or cast iron molds for glassblowing production
  • Interpret detailed drawings and prepare stock for machining
  • Operate CNC Milling Machine, load/unload material, indicate vices/fixtures, finish work
  • Operate various shop machinery, like band saw, table saw, planer, and knee milling machine
  • Inspect and verify conformance to specifications
  • Assemble and prepare molds for production
  • Support the Forms Supervisor through general maintenance of equipment and mold construction
  • Keep an accurate inventory of all molds and tools
  • Maintain a clean workspace



Qualifications



Qualifications Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED education
  • CNC Vertical Milling Machine Programming Certification
  • Familiarity with Solidworks and Mastercam
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interpret communication and instructions from others
  • Experience in manufacturing facility
  • Experience in welding, wood sawmill, lathe work, and knee milling
  • Knowledge of fabrication methods including, but not limited to: woodworking, metals and alloys forming, and standard wood and machine shop machinery preferred
  • Excellent mathematical and geometric competence required
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple written instructions and follow prioritized lists
  • Ability to work independently

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Simon Pearce is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and to provide all employees with the work environment necessary to enable them to advance on merit as far as their talents and skills will take them, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected class of veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Simon Pearce

About Simon Pearce

A Legacy of Artisan Design in the Pursuit of Handcrafted Excellence.

In the age of bigger, better, faster, we believe simplicity, quality, and artisanship are tenets of a better way of life. Made from the finest materials using old-world techniques, Simon Pearce glass has the durability for a lifetime of daily use. From our hand-thrown pottery to our lead-free crystal glassware made with custom molds and purpose-built furnaces, each handcrafted piece carries a story that lends meaning, authenticity, and grace to every use.

Since the beginning, Simon’s life has centered around functional, sophisticated design. Growing up in Ireland with a family of artisans, attention to detail and aesthetics were part of his everyday experience. At age 16, Simon began his craft as an apprentice at his father’s pottery studio. From there, he went on to work with notable glassmakers all over Europe before opening his namesake studio. Inspired by centuries-old Georgian glassmaking techniques and using the finest natural materials, Simon set out to create designs that bring pleasure and inspiration with every use, every day.

After apprenticing in the great glass houses of Europe and first starting his business in Kilkenny, Ireland, Simon Pearce moved to America in 1981 to pursue his dream of creating handcrafted glass using traditional techniques and the finest raw materials. From the beginning, his glass was designed for a lifetime of daily use. Exceptionally brilliant, the glass is classified as lead free crystal and uses a proprietary raw material formula. All glass is made in America by glassblowers who are trained through the Simon Pearce apprentice program.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Windsor, VT
Year Founded
1971
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