Carpentry & Assembly Specialist

Britten, Inc. • Traverse City, MI

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About The Position

Britten Inc. is an event fabricator that designs, engineers, and builds custom environments, event builds, branded environments, and immersive installations. The Carpentry & Assembly Specialist will join the BoxPop division and assist with fabricating and assembling custom projects to blueprint and shop-drawing requirements. The role involves operating carpentry, fabrication, hand, and power-tool equipment; preparing and measuring materials; maintaining safe equipment and an orderly work area; and meeting short deadlines without compromising quality. The position calls for dependable, motivated, detail-oriented work and collaboration in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, while demonstrating Britten’s core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, and We Build People Up.

The work involves sustained standing, repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements, handling and moving objects, and communicating instructions to other workers. The environment may include noise, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The position requires visual acuity and tactile perception for accurate, thorough work. Physical demands include exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Britten offers a competitive hourly rate and/or salary and a full benefits package for full-time positions. Listed benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options; a 401(k) with employer match; paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees; educational assistance; company-provided life insurance; reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots when the position qualifies; and company-provided safety, skill-development, and leadership training opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in carpentry or a skilled-trades capacity.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings, or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of relevant safety standards and willingness to use required personal protective equipment and protective clothing.
• Dexterity and attention to detail.
• Experience using electrical or manual tools, such as saws, squares, and calipers.
• Reliability and a detail-oriented approach.
• Self-motivation and ability to follow instructions and work independently or effectively as part of a team.
• Alignment with the company’s core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, and We Build People Up.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fabrication according to blueprints and shop drawing requirements.
• Use hand tools, gauges, dials, indicators, and precise measurement tools during fabrication.
• Operate carpentry, fabrication, hand-tool, and power-tool equipment.
• Maintain equipment in a safe condition.
• Cut, prepare, and assemble materials to specifications.
• Keep the shop and work area clean and organized.
• Work with a sense of urgency to meet short deadlines without compromising quality.
• Demonstrate and align with the company’s core values.
• Undertake other tasks reasonably expected within the scope of the position; duties and activities may change.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage options
• Dental insurance coverage options
• Vision insurance coverage options
• 401(k) with employer match equal to 50% of contributions, up to 6% of employee pay
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Educational assistance
• Company-provided life insurance
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots when the position requires and qualifies
• Company-provided safety, skill-development, and leadership training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed