Lead carpenter

Lead carpenter

23 Mar 2024
California, Los angeles, 90001 Los angeles USA

Lead carpenter

Responsibilities:

Complete projects assigned by the Fabrication Director accurately and on time.

Work with the Fabrication Director to provide guidelines for technical drawings to measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join materials and communicate any issues or concerns.

Fabricate or modify scenic elements as necessary for scenic events.

Report any problems with deadlines, materials, or conflicts within team personnel to the Fabrication Director.

Communicate and delegate tasks to junior carpenters, without direct supervision, to ensure efficient workflow.

Maintain shop safety by overseeing the maintenance of machinery, equipment, and tools.

Alert the Fabrication Director when running low on stock and inventory of hardware, tools, and cleaning supplies.

Maintain the physical quality and safe operation of all scenic elements for each production.

Ensure that all carpenters are knowledgeable about safe and appropriate use of common chemical-based products found in the scenic shop, including solvents, fillers, paints, adhesives, and epoxies.

Work with the Fabrication Director to identify scheduling needs.

Lead onsite teams when required, with load-ins, scenic installations, and strikes.

Work late nights, overtime, and weekends during busy seasons to complete projects on time.

Lift 50+ lbs.

Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

2+ years of wood-working/carpentry experience

Leading carpenters and teams onsite.

Working with scenic/tradeshow/retail display construction and finish paint techniques.

Self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt based on the needs of a given production.

Ability to work in an active environment requiring standing, sitting, bending, climbing, crouching, and kneeling, often for extended periods.

Knowledge of a wide range of tools & materials including- metal, woodworking, acrylic, CNC & Laser.

The ability to read working technical drawings.

Must be proficient in computer skills, email, and operating inventory tracking systems.

Reliable transportation to & from the shop as well as onsite event locations.

If you are a skilled carpenter looking for an opportunity to showcase your expertise and lead a team of professionals in delivering high-quality craftsmanship, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:

Benefits:

401K

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