Pottery And Porcelain List of Job Titles & Descriptions

Patcher Job Description - Fills holes and attaches parts to greenware ceramic figures prior to firing: Breaks off pieces of clay of matching color used to patch greenware, and fills holes formed during casting. Applies water to clay, and shapes clay to contour of greenware, using handtools. Forms holes in greenware at designated locations to vent steam created during firing. Applies wet clay to designated locations on greenware, and attaches clay parts, such as heads, arms, legs, or musical instruments, to complete greenware figures. Smooths clay used to attach parts to figure. Inserts wire in specified greenware to form legs and feet, and adjusts wires to level greenware. Counts greenware and records total on forms for production records. Places greenware on trays, covers greenware with towels or sponge pads, and places trays on racks to await further processing.
Patcher Dot Code: 774.684-046