Experiential Scenic Carpenter — Live Event Fabrication

Triggerhouse; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigger House LLC is seeking a Scenic Carpenter to build and assemble event elements with a focus on quality and design. You will support creative concepts within budgets and timelines, performing carpentry, metal fabrication, welding, painting, vinyl installation, and related tasks.

The role requires reading technical drawings, coordinating with management, and traveling to event sites as needed. Safety gear and procedures are emphasized throughout the production process.

Qualifications

• Experience fabricating and assembling wood, plastic, and metal structures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and build plans.
• Safe operation of tools and equipment with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble wood, plastic, and metal structures with the ability to use all appropriate equipment and tools.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, construction plans, and design renderings accurately.
• Monitor job costing, quality reporting, forecasting, and productivity.
• Work closely with management each day to align on production goals and quality expectations, address any challenges that arise with people, materials, or methods, and share ideas to help the team reach project milestones efficiently.
• When rework is required, help the team learn from any mistakes and accurately record costs.
• Proactively seek solutions to special requests or issues related to work in a timely and professional manner.
• Observe strict safe work habits
• Develop strong working relationships with vendors, resources, and team members
• Travel to event sites for team support and fabrication installations as needed; represent the Company and its clients professionally and responsibly while in the field
• Demonstrate the highest standards of quality and adherence to company processes, procedures, and craftsmanship expectations.

Skills

Shop tools

Welding

Lighting

Vinyl installation

Painting

Plexi welding

Reading drawings

Time management

Teamwork

Quality craftsmanship

Communication

Adaptability

Feedback orientation

Resilience

Integrity

Driven

Proactive learning

Tools

CNC router table

Job description

Trigger House LLC is seeking a Scenic Carpenter to build and assemble event elements with a focus on quality and design. You will support creative concepts within budgets and timelines, performing carpentry, metal fabrication, welding, painting, vinyl installation, and related tasks.

The role requires reading technical drawings, coordinating with management, and traveling to event sites as needed. Safety gear and procedures are emphasized throughout the production process.