Carpenter Events

Fauxcades; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Tools provided

Vision insurance

Job summary

Fauxcades in Dallas, TX, seeks a Carpenter in our Event Fabrication department to construct and install scenic elements for event productions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in carpentry, fabrication, and construction techniques, with the willingness to learn.

This role offers exciting opportunities to work on diverse projects requiring precision craftsmanship and creative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of woodworking techniques.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading and schematic interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, CNC equipment, and fabrication machinery.
• Experience in remodeling or renovation is a plus.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Construct and install scenic elements for event productions.
• Use table saws, miters, track saws, air tools, and other equipment accurately.
• Read blueprints and interpret schematics for builds.
• Coordinate with Lead Carpenter and Project Manager on material needs.
• Maintain department stock and assist with inventory repairs and touch-ups.
• Be willing to cross-train and assist with installations as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Team collaboration

Heavy lifting

Tools

Table saws

Miter saws

Track saws

Air tools

Power tools

Hand tools

CNC equipment

Fabrication machinery

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Carpenter in our Event Fabrication department to join our team, responsible for constructing and installing scenic elements for event productions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in carpentry, fabrication, and construction techniques, with the willingness to learn. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects requiring precision craftsmanship and creative problem-solving.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Carpenter in our Event Fabrication department to join our team, responsible for constructing and installing scenic elements for event productions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in carpentry, fabrication, and construction techniques, with the willingness to learn. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects requiring precision craftsmanship and creative problem-solving.

Duties

• Be able to use basic carpentry tools such as table saws, miter saws, track saws, air tools, power tools, and hand tools.
• Be able to accurately read and use measuring tools.
• CnC Routing knowledge and/or design knowledge is not required but highly desired.
• Knowledge of prop and scenic building is a plus
• Monitor and implement new production items provided by the Lead Carpenter through Custom and/or Modification ticket.
• Seek and organize assistance from Fauxcades crew and management for inventory repairs, touch up etc.
• Coordinate with Lead Carpenter to acquire new materials as needed.
• Seek input from Project Manager and Lead Carpenter when in doubt of quality expectations.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and lead carpenter to gain sales staff approval for new construction items and modified inventory items.
• Maintain and assess department common goods and par stock items.
• Take responsibility of new, updated and repaired items that exit their departments.
• Coordinate with Lead Carpenter and Crew Manager to acquire items needing repair, and touch ups as needed.
• Maintain, assess and process the items in the damaged items zone.
• Coordinate with Crew Manager to have completed items wrapped and removed from department work areas.
• Aid crew with wrapping and labeling finished inventory and custom projects and move to designated outbound zones.
• Must be willing to be cross trained, learn additional duties and aid with job installations if needed.

Experience

• Basic knowledge of woodworking techniques i
• Familiarity with blueprint reading and schematics interpretation
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, CNC equipment, and fabrication machinery.
• Experience in remodeling or renovation industries a plus
• Knowledge of electrical experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently on large-scale projects.
• This position offers an engaging environment for individuals passionate about craftsmanship and scenic design while providing opportunities to develop a broad skill set across multiple construction disciplines.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person