Scene Shop Supervisor & CNC Systems Lead

Playbill, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Berkeley Rep in Berkeley, CA seeks an experienced Scene Shop Supervisor to lead maintenance, safety, and workflow from pre-production to postproduction.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will manage tools, CNC equipment, inventory, and shop safety, coordinating with facilities and production teams.

This in-person role requires hands-on leadership, problem-solving, and a commitment to antiracism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive scenic carpentry and metalworking experience.
• Deep CNC fabrication and machining knowledge.
• Strong understanding of using and repairing scene shop tools.
• Ability to research and build custom tools and jigs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organization and communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop maintenance and safety to keep tools, inventory and space ready.
• Lead training for new hires and seasonal staff.
• Manage load in/out and understand construction drawings.
• Operate Shopbot CNC Router and Torchmate Plasma Cutter and train staff.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Technical Direction on capital projects.
• Maintain SDS database for shop materials.

Skills

Scenic carpentry

Metal working

CNC fabrication

Shop tools maintenance

Microsoft Office

Clear communication

Tools

ShopBot CNC Router

Torchmate CNC Plasma Cutter

Job description

Berkeley Rep in Berkeley, CA seeks an experienced Scene Shop Supervisor to lead maintenance, safety, and workflow from pre-production to postproduction.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will manage tools, CNC equipment, inventory, and shop safety, coordinating with facilities and production teams.

This in-person role requires hands-on leadership, problem-solving, and a commitment to antiracism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access initiatives.