Carpenter

Freeman Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Carpenter who will fabricate, laminate, and finish large-scale exhibit environments and fixtures. This in-person role focuses on high-end woodworking and precise fabrication across multiple projects.

You will work with the design-detailing team, manage workloads, and ensure projects meet quality and schedule requirements in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years manufacturing experience in woodworking or cabinet making.
• Knowledge of high-end wood fabrication for furniture, cabinetry, and fixtures.
• Strong knowledge of woodworking materials.
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Consistent attention to detail and dedication to excellence.
• Ability to work in a cold/warm warehouse environment around moving equipment.
• Ability to stand for 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to reach about and below shoulder, push/pull, kneel, squat, bend/twist, and climb ladders.
• Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player.
• Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate large-scale exhibit environments, executive briefing centers, showrooms, corporate lobbies, and store fixtures
• Manage workload on multiple projects seamlessly
• Utilize creative problem solving to find the best approach to the fabrication of each project
• Maintain accountability for manufacturing the final exhibit outcome
• Successfully complete projects within the allotted hours assigned to the job
• Interact with the design-detailing department

Skills

Woodworking skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award-winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust—all around the world.

Summary

The Carpenter is responsible for fabricating, laminating, and finishing large scale projects. This position is eligible to work an in person schedule based out of our Fort Wayne, IN location.

• Fabricate large-scale exhibit environments, executive briefing centers, showrooms, corporate lobbies, and store fixtures
• Manage workload on multiple projects seamlessly
• Utilize creative problem solving to find the best approach to the fabrication of each project
• Maintain accountability for manufacturing the final exhibit outcome
• Successfully complete projects within the allotted hours assigned to the job
• Interact with the design-detailing department

Education & Experience

• 5+ years manufacturing experience in the wood working or cabinet making industrY
• Knowledge of high-end wood fabrications as related to furniture, cabinetry, and fixtures fabrication
• Strong knowledge of woodworking materials
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills
• Consistent attention to detail, and a dedication to excellence
• Ability to work in a cold/warm warehouse environment around moving equipment
• Ability to stand on feet for 6-8 hours per day
• Ability to reach about and below shoulder, push and/or pull, kneel, squat, bend/twist, and climb ladders
• Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player
• Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.