Fabrication Shop Foreman: Lead Scenic Prop Production

Intuit, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sets & Effects is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman who shares our commitment to craftsmanship to oversee day‑to‑day production in our busy scenic and event fabrication shop. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled fabricator with strong leadership abilities, excellent organizational skills, and extensive experience in custom fabrication.

This is a hands‑on leadership position requiring someone who can manage shop personnel, coordinate multiple projects, troubleshoot fabrication challenges,

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in scenic fabrication, custom carpentry, set construction, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of woodworking, construction methods, fabrication materials, and shop machinery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop operations, workflow, and production schedules.
• Supervise and coordinate with carpenters, fabricators, scenic artists, and other shop personnel.
• Work closely with project managers to plan fabrication approaches, establish priorities, and allocate labor and resources.
• Review technical drawings and designs to determine efficient construction methods.
• Provide hands‑on fabrication expertise, guidance, and problem‑solving throughout the production process.
• Monitor progress across multiple simultaneous projects, identifying potential delays or issues before they become problems.
• Maintain high standards of craftsmanship, quality control, and attention to detail.
• Ensure safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment and maintain an organized, efficient workspace.
• Assist with material planning, inventory management, and shop logistics.
• Help establish and improve shop processes to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Play an active role in planning and executing our move to a larger facility, including shop floor layout, equipment placement, workflow optimization, and the organization of production areas to create a safe, efficient, and highly functional fabrication shop.

Skills

Scenic fabrication

Custom carpentry

Set construction

Reading technical drawings

Leadership / supervision

Project coordination

Tools

CNC fabrication

Shop machinery

Job description

Sets & Effects is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman who shares our commitment to craftsmanship to oversee day‑to‑day production in our busy scenic and event fabrication shop. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled fabricator with strong leadership abilities, excellent organizational skills, and extensive experience in custom fabrication.

This is a hands‑on leadership position requiring someone who can manage shop personnel, coordinate multiple projects, troubleshoot fabrication challenges,