Carpenter Events

Fauxcades Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; 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 Inc in Dallas is seeking a Carpenter for our Event Fabrication team. You will help construct and install scenic elements for live productions, bringing strong carpentry skills and fabrication know-how. The role emphasizes precision, creativity, and willingness to learn across multiple construction disciplines.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with hand and power tools, basic blueprint reading, and are prepared to cross-train for additional duties and installations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with woodworking and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Willingness to be cross-trained and learn new duties.

Responsibilities

• Construct and install scenic elements for event productions.
• Operate basic carpentry tools and measurement devices accurately.
• Coordinate with Lead Carpenter and Project Manager on materials and approvals.
• Assist with wrapping, labeling, and moving finished inventory to outbound zones.
• Support cross-training and perform installations when needed.

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.

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