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Craft and Related Trades Workers
Sub-Major Group
73
Handicraft and Printing Workers
Minor Group
731
Handicraft Workers
Unit Group
7314
Potters and Related Workers
Minor Unit Group
MASCO Code
7314-01
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Potter shapes, molds, and casts clay into functional and decorative ceramic products such as vases, bowls, mugs, plates, and other items. They prepare and manipulate clay using techniques including hand shaping, wheel throwing, slip casting, and jiggering, and finish items through glazing and firing in kilns. Their work ensures precision, uniformity, and quality in both artistic and everyday ceramic products, typically carried out in studios, workshops, or manufacturing settings.
Tasks
Prepare and knead clay and other ceramic materials to ensure consistent texture and workability.
Shape clay by hand, on the pottery wheel, or using moulds and jiggering machines to form pottery and porcelain items.
Design, craft, and maintain moulds for pottery and porcelain items.
Cast semi-liquid clay into plaster of Paris or other moulds and monitor setting times for proper forming.
Trim, finish, decorate, and apply glazes to pottery and porcelain products.
Fire pottery and porcelain items in kilns, including loading and unloading processes.
Inspect finished products for quality and defects.
Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean and safe workspace to ensure efficient production.
Manage materials, inventory, and production requirements for smooth workflow.
Skills
Basic
Ability to follow safety protocols and design specifications.
Attention to detail.
Basic understanding of ceramic, porcelain, and casting materials.
Creativity and artistic ability.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Specific
Ability to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot kilns and shaping machinery safely.
Ability to replicate pottery and porcelain designs consistently and apply decorative techniques.
Expertise in wheel-throwing, hand-building, and moulding techniques.
Familiarity with safety protocols in ceramic production.
Knowledge in clay, glazes, and ceramic material properties.
Proficiency in slip preparation, casting, and jiggering techniques.
Skill in mould-making, maintenance, and finishing.
Understanding of drying, firing schedules, and temperature control for ceramic production.
Understanding of quality control and production standards in ceramic manufacturing.
Additional Info
QUALIFICATION
No formal qualification is required
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