Carpenter/Fabricator

Eventscape Inc.•Toronto, ON

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Eventscape has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Carpenter (Custom Millwork Fabricator) to join our wood shop. The ideal candidate will be an elite craftsperson and natural leader, with experience with all aspects of architectural millwork fabrication and familiarity with a variety of materials. WHO ARE WE? Eventscape is a global leader in the custom architectural fabrication space, thriving on challenging design and striving for innovation towards one shared goal: to “build the extraordinary”! We are the industry's go-to partner for complex and cutting-edge turn-key projects -- engineering, fabricating, and installing boundary-pushing designs for top architects, designers, developers, contractors, and artists. Our projects are unconstrained by material, scale, form, or complexity. Recent projects include feature ceilings for world class concert halls, visionary public art pieces, showpiece projects for major league arenas, custom architectural features for the world’s largest tech companies, and innovative environments for major retail brands. ABOUT THE ROLE The custom millwork fabricator will: manufacture and assemble high-quality custom architectural elements and structures read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches and to understand project specifications determine tolerances and test project elements operate all woodworking machinery, finishing equipment, power tools, and hand tools work with different materials, including solid surfaces, epoxy, metals, melamine, solid wood, wood products perform exact measurements, ensure precise installation of hardware and other elements perform wood finishing, sanding, staining, and applying finishes monitor quality across the team and ensure each piece is fabricated to a high standard plan and execute fabrication strategies; oversee and manage junior fabricators and assistants manage schedules to meet deadlines and provide consistent, regular project updates to management maintain awareness of inventory and requirements for upcoming projects ensure safe work practices are adhered to and follow all safety policies and procedures maintain a clean and tidy work area and facilitate required repairs and maintenance to all equipment

Requirements

training from a relevant program such as woodworking, millwork, carpentry or cabinetmaking OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience
experience as a lead-hand or senior fabricator
a passion for challenging fabrication and tight tolerances
the ability to self-motivate and be schedule conscious
a strong attention to detail and amazing problem-solving skills
competency in reading and interpreting blueprints/drawings
a thorough understanding of health and safety principles and practices
a willingness to collaborate with a team and work independently when needed
an in-depth understanding of fabrication processes and manufacturing/building materials
experience with materials like wood, solid surfaces, fabric, acrylic, glass, leather
flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

manufacture and assemble high-quality custom architectural elements and structures
read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches and to understand project specifications
determine tolerances and test project elements
operate all woodworking machinery, finishing equipment, power tools, and hand tools
work with different materials, including solid surfaces, epoxy, metals, melamine, solid wood, wood products
perform exact measurements, ensure precise installation of hardware and other elements
perform wood finishing, sanding, staining, and applying finishes
monitor quality across the team and ensure each piece is fabricated to a high standard
plan and execute fabrication strategies; oversee and manage junior fabricators and assistants
manage schedules to meet deadlines and provide consistent, regular project updates to management
maintain awareness of inventory and requirements for upcoming projects
ensure safe work practices are adhered to and follow all safety policies and procedures
maintain a clean and tidy work area and facilitate required repairs and maintenance to all equipment

Benefits

claim your place in our collaborative network of multi-disciplinary architectural fabrication experts
make meaningful contributions to projects at the forefront of architecture, art, and design
be part of a fast-paced, creative, challenging, and highly rewarding work environment
unwind with our active social calendar featuring contests, celebrations, and unique activities
be inspired and challenged by our team of the most creative, talented, and passionate individuals
join a fast-growing company with opportunities for advancement
leverage state-of-the-art machinery and be on the forefront of technical innovation
experience the thrill of seeing our projects come to life through fabrication and installation
enjoy extended health and dental benefits
be a valued member of a socially conscious and family-oriented company
join us as we build the extraordinary