Glassblower

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henry fordDearborn (MI)

Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing

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About the role

Glassblower Position at The Henry FordThe Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Welcoming, Curious, Authentic, and Village is seeking a skilled Glassblower to join our team in a unique full-time role that brings together craftsmanship, creativity, and guest engagement. You will create high-quality glass products for retail, demonstrate traditional glassblowing techniques for guests, guide Assistant Glassblowers, and contribute to new product development. Working with the Glass Shop Supervisor, Liberty Craftworks leadership, Exhibitions and Performances, and Retail teams, you will help support engaging programs and uphold a strong standard of craftsmanship. This position reports to the Shop Supervisor/Master Glassblower.

Essential Responsibilities:

Models a high level of glassblowing skill through the execution of the entire product line at an 80% first quality accuracy
Ensures that glass quality, consistency, and craftsmanship are maintained by following the predetermined guidelines for production.
Stays current with curriculum and developments in glass education and in glassblowing skills and techniques.
Is knowledgeable and skilled in glass furnace operations and glass equipment maintenance and repair.
Works with Shop Supervisor and Head of Exhibitions and Performances to ensure the physical presentation, maintenance, and repair of the building, equipment, and tools. Complies with OSHA and SDS standards.
Demonstrates glassblowing techniques to the public and provides hospitality and service to all guests. Communicates and models appropriate presentation and customer-focused behaviors for glass team.
Works with the Shop Supervisor to design new retail collections.
Works to ensure communication and teamwork, and to foster a positive work environment.
Responsible for the maintenance of the shop records and retail inventories.
Ensures the maintenance of furnaces, tools and equipment for the purposes of safety and effectiveness.
Responsible for development of creative work which includes, but is not limited to, publications in any medium, product and program development and design, and all related collateral

as a team player and provides expertise within the team and with other teams as other activities as necessary.

Qualifications: Requires BFA in Glassblowing or equivalent production shop experience. Demonstrated mastery of glassblowing required. Weekday, weekend, evening, and holiday availability required. Coursework or research experience in American technological history or the history of glassblowing is desirable. Special SkillsStrong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and public presentation abilities. Ability to train, coach, and develop employees. Ability to manage and work in a team-based environment essential. Customer service and conflict resolution skills desirable. Physical/Mental/Environmental Physical: Sitting- Occasionally Standing- Constantly Walking- Constantly Repetitive Motions- Constantly Hand/Eye Coordination: Constantly Lifting- Regularly up to 50 lbs Carrying- Regularly Pushing- Regularly Grasping- Regularly Unless noted here, other physical requirements are minimal or not applicable. Mental: Attention to detail/concentration Observation, interpretation, analysis, synthesis, and decision-making Simultaneous handling of multiple projects Distracting influences such as noise, commotion, questions from guests. Environmental :Availability to work weekends, evenings and holidays Non-air-conditioned workplace Intense heat and high humidity Exposure to dust, fumes and heavy metals (respirator and Tyvek suit mandatory in certain circumstances)

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