Event Carpentry Specialist

Salem Sports Events; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Sports Events (SSE) is seeking a hands-on Carpenter to build and assemble wood components for events and installations in Winston-Salem, NC. You will read blueprints and use table saws, chop saws, drills, routers, and other woodworking tools to shape materials.

The role emphasizes quality craftsmanship, accuracy, and teamwork, with responsibility for shop upkeep and safety. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of woodworking/carpentry experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 2+ years woodworking/carpentry experience.
• Ability to read measurements and blueprints.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut or shape wood, plastic, or other materials.
• Layout, cut and assemble a variety of wood components.
• Operate a variety of wood working machines, as well as hand and power tools.
• Attach parts and subassemblies together to form completed units, using dowels, nails, screws and/or clamps.
• Bonds, bolts, rivets, screws, clips, caulks, or bonds component parts to assemble products.
• Build, repair, install items, such as cabinet, counter tops, shelving, moldings, and partition walls.
• Sets up and operates machines such as table saws, chop saws, drill presses, punches, and routers to cut and manipulate materials for carpentry.
• Install hardware such as hinges, handles, catches, drawers, pulls and slides.
• Responsible for general shop upkeep, safety, and productivity.

Skills

Read blueprints

Measure & layout

Operate woodworking machines

Cut, shape & fit components

Attention to detail

Team player

Overtime readiness

Education

2+ years woodworking/carpentry

Tools

Table saw

Chop saw

Drill press

Router

Power tools

Job description

Salem Sports Events (SSE) is seeking a hands-on Carpenter to build and assemble wood components for events and installations in Winston-Salem, NC. You will read blueprints and use table saws, chop saws, drills, routers, and other woodworking tools to shape materials.

The role emphasizes quality craftsmanship, accuracy, and teamwork, with responsibility for shop upkeep and safety. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of woodworking/carpentry experience and a valid driver’s license.