Overhire Carpenter with Fabrication Experience for Custom & Scenic Builds

Factory NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Factory NYC, a Brooklyn-based custom fabrication shop, is seeking an overhire for project-based work. The role involves reading shop drawings, performing wood and metal fabrication, and operating CNC machines, lasers, and 3D printers. Immediate start with compensation tied to experience.

Ideal candidates excel in math, communicate clearly in English, and can lift 75 lbs. This position offers hourly pay ranging from $25 to $35, depending on skill and project needs.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and clear communication.
• Ability to read shop drawings and understand technical details.
• Strong math skills essential for fabrication measurements.
• Experience with handheld and stationary tools and equipment.
• Background in fabrication shop and wood products is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop drawings and project specs.
• Operate and maintain CNC, laser, 3D printers, and fabrication tools as required.
• Work with wood and metal components including dimensional lumber and apparel fixtures.
• Lift up to 75 lbs and assist in installation and assembly as needed.
• Contribute to project planning and on-site fabrication tasks.

Skills

Fluent in English

Good communication

Read shop drawings

Strong math skills

Handheld and stationary tool use

Fabrication shop experience

Wood products and lumber knowledge

Lift 75 lbs

Tools

CNC Milling

Rhino

3D Modeling

Welding

Job description

Responsibilities include:

• Fluent in English
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings
• Strong math skills
• Experience and knowledge of handheld and stationary tool use and maintenance
• Fabrication shop experience
• Excellent knowledge of wood products and dimensional lumber
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs

Additional but not required Skills:

• Scenic Work Experience
• Truck Driving Experience
• Advanced Metalworking and Welding
• CNC Milling Experience
• Rhino and 3D Modeling experience
  

Position Type: Overhire

Starting Compensation: $25hr -$35hr

This position is Overhire / Project to project and available immediately. This position will include a compensation rate commensurate with experience level.

The Factory NYC is a custom fabrication shop with multiple locations in Brooklyn NY. Although we are primarily a wood fabrication facility, we specialize in all types of fabrication and installation projects. This includes large and small experiential events, architectural millworks, custom art pieces, retail spaces, and photo sets. Our facilities have multiple CNC machines, laser cutters, 3D printers, and wood and metal shops. The current team has a variety of backgrounds that help us tackle a wide array of builds and we are looking for someone with a varied background and skill set to help facilitate a flexible and readied work environment. Please visit our website to see what we do: www.thefactorynyc.com