As a Production Potter, you will need to master following:

• apply glaze coating
• handle different pottery materials
• manage different ceramic firing techniques
• materials in porcelain manufacturing
• materials used in stoneware manufacturing
• operate a ceramics kiln
• prepare balls of clay
• shape clay
• types of pottery material
• use abrasive wheel

More generally, a production potter is also versed in:

• ceramics glazes
• ensure equipment availability
• inspect quality of products
• paint decorative designs
• polish clay products
• quality standards

It also helps to know the following:

• assess conservation needs
• design objects to be crafted
• form moulding mixture
• handle delivery of raw materials
• monitor stock level
• study craft trends
• alumina ceramic
• consult technical resources
• keep records of work progress
• maintain equipment
• pack fragile items for transportation
• prepare production prototypes
• record production data for quality control
• report defective manufacturing materials
• use personal protection equipment
• work ergonomically