2026.08 - Carpenter II
About The Position
The Carpenter – Scenic Fabrication & Installation builds, assembles, and installs custom exhibit components and interactive environments for museums, themed spaces, and performance venues. This role fabricates structural and finish elements in shop and supports on-site installation to ensure projects are executed safely, accurately, and to the highest craftsmanship standards. This position requires strong carpentry fundamentals combined with adaptability in a creative, design-driven environment. The Carpenter directly impacts production timelines, structural integrity, finish quality, and client experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of carpentry or fabrication experience.
- Ability to read and translate shop drawings accurately.
- Knowledgeable in proper use of wood shop tools and fabrication equipment.
- Knowledgeable in general shop safety practices and PPE requirements.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in scenic fabrication, exhibit construction, theatrical production, or custom build environments.
- Experience working in creative, design-driven production settings.
- OSHA 10 certification, or willingness/ability to obtain.
- Experience working with CNC-cut components or specialty materials.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, finish, and repair scenic elements and exhibit components from shop drawings and fabrication plans.
- Locate CNC-cut parts and produce non-CNC components using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Construct assemblies using commonly utilized materials including hardwoods, plywood, MDF, Sintra, HDPE, metal, hardware, laminate, acrylic, and specialty materials.
- Preassemble and reassemble components before and after finishing, ensuring all hardware, blocking, hinges, locks, and installation components are included.
- Execute detailed finish carpentry including laminate application, cabinetry fabrication, surface preparation, and refinement to design intent.
- Install premade electrical components, LED lighting, and mechanical interactive components as required.
- Troubleshoot and refine assemblies to ensure fit, function, and alignment with engineering and design specifications.
- Support on-site installation of fabricated scenic and exhibit components (5–15% travel required).
- Load, unload, package, and prepare fabricated products for transport and installation.
- Coordinate with installation teams to ensure safe, accurate, and timely execution.
- Evaluate site conditions and adjust installation approach as needed within scope.
- Safely operate shop equipment including hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and lifts (as trained and certified.)
- Maintain tools, benches, and shared shop spaces in proper working order.
- Follow established shop procedures and production workflows.
- Seek out next tasks and maintain steady production pace.
- Follow all company safety procedures and utilize required PPE.
- Demonstrate positive attitude, professionalism, respect, adaptability, and collaboration.
- Communicate clearly regarding production status, material needs, and potential issues.
- Support team members and contribute to a culture of craftsmanship and accountability.
- Assist Shop Foreman, Production Manager, or Lead Carpenter as assigned.
- Support production flow, deadline adherence, and packaging readiness.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in craftsmanship and efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
