Ceramic Technician

About MAKE

MAKE is a part workshop lab studio and garage offering a diverse range of programs focused on building creative skills and process learning in making design engineering and art. It is supported by a wide range of professional-grade machinery tools and facilities.

MAKE is home to a community of entrepreneurs experimenters designers artists DIY enthusiasts hobbyists learners and creators. Our mission is to support and grow a culture of making in Abu Dhabi providing makers with the resources and knowledge needed to turn ideas into reality.

Our mission is built on two key pillars:
Enabling the makers community through our makerspace and services
Building community capabilities through educational programs

We welcome makers of all ages and experience levels - from beginners to professional designers. MAKE is a place where people with different creative abilities come together to explore learn and create.

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on and passionate Ceramics Technician to support the day-to-day operations maintenance and delivery of our ceramics studio. This role plays a key part in ensuring a safe efficient and inspiring environment for makers while supporting educational programs studio users and community engagement activities.

Working closely with the Ceramics Consultant you will assist in managing studio operations kiln firing processes materials equipment maintenance workshops and member support.

Key Responsibilities

Studio Operations & Technical Management

• Manage daily studio operations ensuring cleanliness safety and readiness.

• Oversee kiln scheduling loading firing and unloading processes.

• Maintain firing logs and documentation of kiln usage.

• Monitor and manage clay glazes tools and studio consumables.

• Maintain inventory records and stock levels.

• Prepare and recycle clay manage reclaim processes and ensure material readiness.

• Perform routine equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs when required.

• Support studio setup and reset for daily activities workshops and programs.

Kiln & Firing Management

• Execute firing schedules in coordination with the Ceramics Consultant.

• Prepare load monitor and unload kilns according to technical standards.

• Ensure proper handling and firing of ceramic works.

• Advise users on firing processes risks and best practices.

• Minimize material waste and optimize kiln loads.

Educational Support

• Support the delivery of ceramics workshops and classes.

• Facilitate introductory and beginner-level ceramics sessions.

• Assist with preparing teaching materials samples demonstrations and studio setups.

• Provide technical guidance and support to participants during sessions.

Community Engagement & Member Support

• Provide day-to-day support to ceramics studio members.

• Guide users on the safe and proper use of tools materials and equipment.

• Assist members in troubleshooting technical challenges.

• Foster a welcoming collaborative and respectful studio environment.

• Escalate complex technical or creative queries to the Ceramics Consultant when required.

Health Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

• Monitor the safe use of studio equipment and materials.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared spaces.

• Support the enforcement of studio policies and guidelines.

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track studio usage and identify opportunities for operational improvements.

• Provide feedback on community needs and studio performance.

• Support the development of new ceramics programs workshops and initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Ceramics Fine Arts Design or a related field.

• 24 years of hands-on experience in a ceramics studio or similar environment.

• Strong knowledge of clay bodies glazing techniques and firing processes.

• Experience operating and maintaining kilns and studio equipment.

• Workshop facilitation or teaching experience is an advantage.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Good communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and sense of responsibility.

• Hands-on proactive and solution-oriented approach.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic studio environment.

• Community-focused mindset with a supportive attitude.

• Commitment to safety cleanliness and best practices.

• Ability to support and guide users with varying levels of experience.