Field Installation Supervisor – Custom Exhibits & Millwork QA

Breakthrough Productions Displays; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Productions is seeking a Field Installation Supervisor to manage the final assembly and installation of exhibits and millwork. You will bridge fabrication and the show floor, ensuring all components align with drawings and client expectations.

You will travel nationwide, supervise crews, and coordinate with production, procurement, project management, and shipping to ensure readiness. A strong background in cabinet/millwork installation and precise problem-solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Trade show installation experience required.
• Cabinet or millwork installation background preferred.
• Ability to read shop/assembly drawings and apply to field assembly.
• Strong problem-solving with quick, quality adjustments in the field.

Responsibilities

• Own field execution from fabrication to show floor and ensure flawless assembly.
• Travel nationwide for installs and dismantles at trade shows and client sites.
• Supervise or partner with crews to install exhibits, millwork, graphics, lighting, and hardware.
• Inspect and test assemblies, verify fit and finish, read drawings to confirm connections.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Tape Measure

Cabinet Installation

Equipment Installation

Shop Math

Blueprint Reading

Event Management

Tradeshow Experience

Job description

Field Installation Supervisor – Custom Exhibits & Millwork QAFull-Time | Mooresville, NC | Travel RequiredThe show opens in 16 hours. Crates everywhere. Power drops shift. A wall needs a quiet shim; a hinge needs a micro-adjust. You keep the crew moving, align the details, and turn a pile of components into a brand experience that feels effortless. Back home in Mooresville, you make sure every project assembles flawlessly in the shop before it ever hits the truck. That’s the craft—and the challenge—at Breakthrough Productions. This is not a traditional production-line assembly position; it’s where precision meets showtime.Your ImpactYou bridge the gap between fabrication and the show floor—owning the final assembly, quality, and installation that clients see and remember.What You’ll OwnField executionTravel nationwide for installs and dismantles at trade shows, events, activations, and client sites.Assemble exhibits, custom cabinetry, commercial millwork, scenic pieces, fixtures, and branded environments.Supervise or partner with crews and onsite labor to sequence work efficiently and safely.Install graphics, lighting, TVs, electronics, shelving, and hardware to spec.Read drawings to confirm assembly intent and connections.Diagnose field issues and implement smart adjustments quickly.Deliver clean, functional, accurate results and represent Breakthrough with professionalism.Shop validationBuild partial/full mock-ups from completed components.Check fit and finish across all interfaces and connection points.Function-test doors, drawers, hinges, locks, panels, shelves, lighting, electronics, and hardware.Ensure designs assemble, disassemble, and reassemble efficiently.Compare outcomes to drawings and approved renderings.Spot problems early and help implement fixes before shipment.Launch readinessPartner with Production, Procurement, Project Management, and Shipping to confirm every install need is covered:Installation hardwareGraphics and vinylTVs and electronicsLightingGreeneryFurnitureClient-supplied productsPurchased componentsSpecialty toolsReplacement partsAssembly instructionsLabel and organize everything so a new team member can build it right the first time.Ideal ExperienceTrade show or exhibit installationCabinet or commercial millwork installationCustom cabinetry or finish carpentryRetail fixture or architectural display installationScenic fabrication, event production, custom fabricationCommercial constructionIf you’ve installed custom-built products in the field, your skills likely translate—even without prior trade show work.Technical StrengthsMechanical acuity and creative problem-solvingProficiency with common hand and power toolsAbility to read and apply shop/assembly drawingsCabinet or millwork install background strongly preferredPrecision assembly of custom-fabricated partsKnowledge of hardware, fasteners, hinges, and connection/installation methodsField troubleshooting and quick, quality adjustmentsExceptional attention to detailSelf-directed and reliable without constant oversightProfessional communication with PMs, clients, vendors, and tradesEfficient execution under tight timelinesComfort with travelTravel & CadenceInstalls don’t adhere to a 9–5. Expect U.S. travel and periods that may include:Early morningsLate nightsWeekend workOvernight staysMulti-day tripsWhen you’re not on the road, you’ll work from our fabrication facility in Mooresville, NC.Measures of ExcellenceProjects ship complete, labeled, and fully tested.Nothing critical is missing—especially install hardware and small parts.Onsite builds mirror shop mock-ups without surprises.Issues are resolved before shipment whenever possible.Installs are safe, on time, and on spec.What we deliver aligns with what the client purchased.Project managers trust you to finish strong in the field.Can you evaluate a build and say, with confidence: “It’s ready to install.” If so, we want the whole team to trust your call.ProficienciesTroubleshooting SkillsTape Measure ReadingCabinet InstallationEquipment InstallationShop Math SkillsBlueprint Readingevent managementtradeshows