Carpenter

Gateway Studios LLC; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Studios LLC in Missouri Heights is seeking a Carpenter / Case Builder to participate in all phases of manufacturing, layout builds, and finish treatments of set designs and road/case projects. Work involves wood, aluminum, steel, plastics, paints, and related materials under supervision.

The role requires carpentry expertise, ability to read drawings, operate power tools, and collaborate with the fabrication team to ensure quality and safety across all projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of shop experience.
• Experience reading cut sheets, layouts and fabrication prints.
• Familiarity with safety and quality standards in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate all power tools as required.
• Layout, assemble, and finish fabrication projects with the shop team.
• Read drawings to support fabrication workflows.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Read drawings

Shop math

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Table saw

Chop saw

Router

Bandsaw

Job description

Position: Carpenter / Case Builder

Summary: Gateway’s Fabrication Department builds and customizes products for the live event industry. The Carpenter will participate in all phases of manufacturing those products. The Carpenter will assist with the layout of a build and finish treatment of set design, road cases/caddies, flight cases, or other projects, as directed by their supervisor. These builds will include working with wood, aluminum extrusions, steel, plastics, paints, and other materials as required. This position reports to the Fabrication Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Major Responsibilities:

• Operate all power tools as required.
• Work with the shop team to layout, assemble, and finish all work.
• Read drawings to create and assemble fabrication projects.
• Load and unload trucks as required.

Machine/Shop Maintenance and Safety:

• Maintain quality standards as directed by Gateway Studios & Production Services.
• Maintain safety standards as directed by Gateway Studios & Production Services.
• Understand quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures.
• Ensure the correct use of safety equipment, correct safe fabrication procedures, correct operating methods, required safety checks, and emergency recovery procedures utilizing rigging checklist.
• Responsible for all work being performed safely and in compliance with safety standards and all requirements including stop-work authority.
• Always maintain a safe work environment and ensure safe practice work habits and quality control standards are met.

Attendance:

• Attendance is an essential requirement for this position.

Any Other Duties as Assigned by Supervisor:

• To be determined by supervisor on a permanent or project basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certificates:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• 2 years or more of shop experience.

Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with the operation of all shop power tools, and larger cutting equipment associated with a carpentry shop (table saws, chop saws, routers, bandsaws, etc).
• Strong levels of carpentry experience with various types of materials.
• Ability to read and interpret cut sheets, layout, and fabrication prints.
• Strong Math skills a plus.
• Understanding of basic industry terminology.
• Understanding of basic shop safety terminology.