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Mold Shop Generalist
Job Description V2025.01
Working at East Fork
East Fork began in 2010 as one potter throwing pots and filling a wood-fired kiln on an old tobacco farm in the mountains of North Carolina. Today we are one of the largest remaining dinnerware manufacturers in the US, making over 600,000 pots a year.
We're a Certified B Corporation, a distinction that speaks to our accomplishments and decisions that prioritize more than just our bottom line and hold us accountable to work for the betterment of our employees, customers, suppliers, communities, and environment. Our work is always led by our mission - In everything we do: Set a beautiful and abundant table.
We do all of this with a spirit of steadfast commitment to make products of unmatched material quality while using our business to contribute to a more joyful and equitable world.
Position Description
The Mold Shop Generalist is responsible for executing a variety of tasks surrounding the production of the molds used for our pottery forming processes on the RAM press, roller tool, and Slip Casting. The Generalist is fully trained in the general tasks of the mold shop as well as all the prototyping and procedures associated with new tooling, across all forming methods. The Generalist is also certified to assist in training new hires and making process improvements that are recorded into department SOPs and training manuals.
Responsibilities
Assisting in making the master molds for each of East Fork's forms
Assisting in the ongoing tasks of making:
RAM press dies
Roller Cast Molds
Roller Tool/ Jinri Cup Machine molds
Slip Cast Molds
Assisting the Mold Shop Supervisor in the prototyping and troubleshooting of new molds
Record Keeping of Tooling Tests and collaborating with Mold Shop Supervisor in assigned tooling projects.
Mixing, turning, and pouring plaster
Mixing and pouring rubber
Keeping accurate records
SOP revisions
New tooling notes
Properly palletizing and labeling working moldsets for future use.
Maintaining organization and cleanliness in the mold shop workspace.
Noting of material and supply needs as they come about.
Training sessions with Mold Shop Team members- Scheduled
Communicating with Production Team Leads about make-list priorities and special projects
Assisting the Mold Shop Supervisor with Mold Shop Equipment Maintenance
Reports To
Mold Shop Supervisor
Collaborates With
Production Team
Direct Reports
none
Measured Metrics and Review Schedule
Your first review will be 90 days after your start date, then a six-month check-in and a development review annually for the duration of your employment. During each review, your performance and ability to achieve the following metrics will be evaluated.
Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of Mold Shop tooling projects.
Effectively communicates project timelines and updates the timeline if there are any changes or setbacks
Has assisted in the training of newer mold shop employees
Updates all pertinent information to Materials and Inventory records on a daily basis
Collaborates with Shop Supervisor on SOP revisions when a process is changed or a new process is added.
Successfully completes make lists for working mold sets and dies
Aids in the organization, storage, and transfer of Molds between the McDowell St. and Caribou facilities
Estimated Weekly Hours
7AM-3PM 40 HRS, Monday through Friday
Classification
This position is full-time, non-exempt.
Pay Rate/Grade
East Fork shall pay you $23.15 hourly at Grade 1
Qualifications
Promotes the culture and values of the company while maintaining a positive work environment
Positive attitude and ability to work as a part of a team
Ability to multitask while maintaining a calm and collected demeanor
Strong work ethic
Ability to problem solve and willingness to learn new skills
Willingness to work with flexibility and adjust to changing systems
Ability to learn to effectively operate production related equipment
Ability to keep accurate, ongoing logs
Ability to maintain attention to detail
Ability to respect and communicate across lines of cultural differences
Ability to address conflict by assuming positive intent and seeking to understand
Ability to embrace a mistake w/ out fault
A commitment to center the active process of self awareness
Ability to work well independently and embrace autonomy in expected output and problem solving
Physical Demands
Extensive physical exertions which include but are not limited to:
Standing for extended periods
Ability to lift 50 lbs as needed
Repetitive bending and lifting
Use of die-breakout hammer 2-3 times per month for 1-2 hours
Company Overview
East Fork is located in Asheville, NC, Atlanta, GA, and Brooklyn, NY. At our heart we are makers: we produce every piece of ceramics we sell and source other objects for the home from near and far to offer a meaningful, beautiful, and personal collection of useful objects for the home.
What can we offer
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Bereavement Leave
Paid Medical Leave
Employee Assistance Network
Court Activity Leave
Employee Discount
Employer funded $10k group life insurance plan
Employer Subsidized Health Insurance Plans
Voluntary Vision & Dental Plans
Employer matched 401(k)
Values at Work
Craft: Craft is not the things we make, it’s the way we make them. It’s the spirit in which we approach our work, to make it nice, to aspire to mastery, and it demonstrates our care about the person who will use the product of our work and how our work impacts their life.
Generosity: We work towards a model of shared prosperity, setting a bigger, more inclusive, more equitable table for everyone we meet - from our employees to the communities in which we live.
Consideration: We approach each other with focus, clarity, and kindness. We think deeply about the outcome and impacts of our actions, on our organization, the individuals within it, our customers, our environment, and our community.
Curiosity: We stay in our beginner's mind, humble, aware of how much we do not know, striving earnestly and open-heartedly towards our shared success.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At East Fork, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe that a diverse team—with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences—makes us a stronger, more creative, and more resilient company.
We recognize the ways systemic inequities have shaped our society and our industry. We're committed to doing the ongoing work of understanding those dynamics and creating a culture that actively fosters equity and belonging.
We strive to create an environment where all people can show up fully—as themselves—and contribute to something meaningful. We believe excellence comes not from sameness, but from the richness of our differences. This work is never finished, and we welcome every team member to join us in building a more inclusive East Fork.
Levels for Role
Level One
Mold Shop Generalist
Level two
Mold Shop Generalist 2
PGH1, starting at $26.29/hour
Minimum six months spent in Mold Shop Generalist role
Forklift Certified
Must fully complete generalist training for promotional eligibility
Assisting in recovering used die cases (Breakout)
Level two
Mold Shop Generalist 3
PGH1, Starting at $29.42/hour
Minimum one year spent in Mold Shop Generalist level 2 role
Independently constructing and pouring working RAM dies
Making rubber masters for all mold use processes: (Roller Tool, Mug Machine, Rollercast)
Making foam chucks for finishing processes: (Roller Tool, Rollercast)
Plaster Turning (rarely utilized, yet essential)
Assist in the training of newer mold shop employees (Generalist 1 level tasks)
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