Overhire Scenic Carpenter

Berkeley Repertory Theatre-posted 1 day ago

Full-time

Onsite • Berkeley, CA

51-100 employees

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Berkeley Repertory Theatre seeks qualified individuals to fill over hire Carpenter positions in the shop and during load-ins for productions in the 2025-2026 season. Under the direction of the Technical Directors and Assistant Technical Directors, Overhire Carpenters serve as key members of Berkeley Rep’s scene shop. They shall work on scenic construction projects in the scene shop which include fabrication with materials such as lumber, metal, plastics, fabric, and foam. Overhire Scenic Carpenters must work closely and collegially with other production departments as well as visiting designers and artistic staff. The Overhire Carpenter’s essential job duties must be conducted on Berkeley Rep Campus, in person, and cannot be performed remotely.

Interpreting technical CAD drafts from the Technical Director’s office and following the drafts, fabricate and construct accurate scenic elements for projects as assigned by the Assistant Technical Director.
Requires both wood working skills and metal working artisan skills creating scenery items such as flats, platforms, doors, molding, stairs and other elements.
Work closely and collaboratively with other departments such as the prop shop, paints shop, stage management, and facilities to ensure a collaborative environment between the shops.
Participate in, and uphold, all shop safety processes, policies and practices in all areas of the scene shop.
Report any repairs and maintenance needs on any shop tools, equipment or low inventory stock, to the Scene Shop Supervisor.
Participate in all load-in and load-out activities at Berkeley Rep’s theater spaces; the Roda Theater – A proscenium counterweight fly house and the Peet’s Theater, a ¾ thrust stage with fixed grid. As well as any non-traditional performance spaces.
Instill and nurture an inclusive, safe, efficient, and effective working environment in Scene Shop.
Other duties as assigned

Ability to read and interpret theatrical drafts. Ability to create accurate material cut lists from drafts.
Experience using and operating wood and metal working tools.
Familiarity with CNC machines and fabrication techniques including drilling, cutting, carving, and milling.
Knowledge of theatrical hardware and appropriate applications.
Knowledge of basic theatrical rigging including counterweight systems, spot rigging, and soft goods.
Ability to work both collaboratively as a team and individually on solo projects.
Be able to think critically and help create solutions for scenic construction, automation and rigging projects.

Berkeley Rep is an equal opportunity employer and offers a full range of employee benefits including 85% employer-paid health and dental insurance, optional vision, FSA, and 403(b) plans, professional development support, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

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