Upper level HOT SHOP POSITION

FULL-TIME POSITION

This position is for a hot shop team member with the potential for some gaffing responsibility. Daily role is subject to change based on the needs of production. You should have at least 3 years of experience in a hot shop setting and have knowledge of equipment used in glass blowing, including understanding of GB5. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, a natural leader and has the ability to work in a team environment. You will be working well with

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Set up, light up and shutdown of studio when scheduled to do so
Upon request, willing and able to help troubleshoot on all issues of hot shop production
Ability to assist
Ability to gather 10-14 block consistently
Ability to overlay consistently
Some data entry required
General hot shop cleaning, maintenance and ordering
Participation in charge schedule

middle tier hot shop position

FULL-TIME POSITION

This position is for an experienced glass blower looking to hone their glass working skills in a production setting. You should have at least 2 years of experience in a hot shop setting, a general knowledge of terms and glass blowing equipment. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, welcomes new ideas, can take directions from the team leader and who works well with others in a team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Gaffer assist for hand finished work
Bubble start for stand production (clear + color)
Gather for hand-blown production
General hot shop cleaning
Some data entry required
Participation in charge schedule

entry level HOT /cold SHOP POSITION

FULL-TIME POSITION

This position is for someone looking to immerse themselves into manufacturing of handmade glass pendant lighting and will involve both hot shop and cold shop duties. No previous glass working experience is needed, this is a trained position. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and is able to work well with others in a team environment and production structure.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Hot Shop

Assisting the team during production
General hot shop cleaning
Some data entry required

Cold Shop

Working with various cold working equipment and machinery
Some data entry required

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2003, Niche has built a global reputation on a local scale. Our glass lighting products are installed all over the world in restaurants, hotels, and private residences. Our glass studio and office are housed in a gorgeously renovated 20,000 square foot, 100-year-old foundry building located in Beacon, NY. It’s a beautiful environment with a great group of people. Heart is at the center of everything we do. At Niche, company culture is very important to us and we value hard-work, honesty and loyalty. We have a small, dedicated team working together every day to produce our beautiful handmade products. We are proud that every aspect of the Niche brand is created in-house. Welcome to Niche.

INTERESTED IN A CAREER AT NICHE?

Everything from design to production is accomplished under our own roof by a team of talented, creative, and dedicated employees in Beacon, New York. We're always looking for new additions to our growing team. Learn more about our company here.