Carpenter/Fabricator (Smyrna Location)

The Escape Game; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading experience company in Smyrna, Tennessee is seeking a Carpenter/Fabricator to fabricate guest-facing products, including escape room components and furniture. This entry-level to intermediate role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure production quality and inventory management. Strong organizational skills and the ability to lift 75 lbs are essential, along with integrity and independence. Growth opportunities into roles like Lead Fabricator and Production Manager are available.

Qualifications

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• Trims carpentry and fabrication experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and produce game components that meet quality expectations.
• Maintain accurate entries in production tracking software.
• Mentor colleagues on technique.

Skills

Trim carpentry

Fabrication

General construction knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

High integrity

Tools

Shop tools

Job description

Carpenter/Fabricator

Mission Statement

To design and deliver epic interactive experiences for every single guest.

Values

• Excellence - We are relentless in our pursuit to be the best.
• Passion - We love our customers, our brand, and our games.
• Growth - We believe in expanding our business and developing our employees
• Integrity - We endeavor to honor God through hard work, honesty, fairness and generosity.
• Teamwork - We can best accomplish our goals by selflessly working together.
• Creativity - We are always expanding the boundaries of what is possible

Job Title

Carpenter/Fabricator

Skill Level

Entry Level to Intermediate

Job Description

The Carpenter/Fabricator is responsible for fabricating guest-facing products and components in our production shop and onsite in a residential or commercial setting. Items include: escape room components, cabinets, furniture, and metal work - and may include additional in the future. This team member works closely with colleagues in CNC, Fabrication, Finishing, Assembly, and Tech. Additionally, this team member will coordinate closely with the Production Manager to ensure appropriate levels of supplies are maintained, inventoried, procured, and stored.

Second‑shift Carpenter/Fabricator positions are also available. The second shift provides an additional hourly bonus for all hours worked during the 2nd shift.

As with all roles at our company, we expect our team members to be willing to bring flexibility and a positive attitude to their day‑to‑day work. If we need help packing a truck, we pack the truck. If the floors need sweeping, etc.

Direct Manager

Carpentry Lead

KPIs

• Output - meet and beat production timelines/schedules
• Quality - Ensure produced and installed systems function as intended and provide troubleshooting support for systems that have issues.

Hours & Schedule

Expected Weekly Hours: 40 with occasional overtime

Travel Expectations: Minimal

Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday (exceptions: new store launch, new game installation, emergency maintenance or other emergencies related to your job)

Oncall: No

Growth

Someone in this role can grow into the following positions:

• Lead Fabricator
• Project Manager
• Production Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Fabricate and produce game components that meet time, functionality, and quality expectations
• Maintain accurate entries in Production tracking software (Fulcrum,, timesheets, etc.)
• Mentoring colleagues on technique
• Occasional support of other functions - CNC, Finishing, Assembly, Metal, Design
• Contributing to component R&D process, as needed
• Contributing to the installation process for Stores and R&D, as needed

Job Requirements

• Loves to win
• Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Assemble components, examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Verify specifications by measuring completed components.
• Resolve assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and submitting requests for supplies
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic
• Experience in trim carpentry, fabrication and general construction knowledge preferred
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on various projects
• High integrity and ability to be trusted with confidential & valuable company information
• Ability to read and build from shop drawings
• Knowledge of safe shop tool operation
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.