Scenic Carpenter

ATOMIC Design Inc.; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

ATOMIC Design Inc. is seeking a skilled Carpenter to build and assemble wooden scenic elements for live events. You will read plans, work from drawings or requests, and maintain a clean, organized wood shop.

The role requires strong carpentry skills, experience with laminates and veneers, and familiarity with scenic construction and rigging. Expect overtime and off-site venue work as project schedules demand.

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry skills.
• Experience with laminate, veneer, joinery, spray adhesives, assembling casework.
• Experience with woodworking tools including table saw, planer, edge bander, shaper.
• Working knowledge of scenic construction and rigging.
• Knowledge of theater terms and procedures.
• Ability to read drawings and ground plans.
• 5+ years of applicable scenic carpentry experience.

Responsibilities

• Culture / One ATOMIC – Every employee plays a role in shaping and sustaining our culture. How we show up and engage matters. Inputs include:
• Work at mastering technical skills through learning and development, while modelling ATOMIC values of respect, curiosity, collaboration, resourcefulness, flexibility, and caring candor.
• Contribute to the development of a safety culture.
• “Other duties as assigned” is part of our team culture. While we have individual roles and responsibilities, one constant is help and support for each other.
• The dynamic nature of the live events industry requires flexibility to work overtime, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, as dictated by project schedules and client needs.
• Perform all carpentry tasks with a focus on quality assurance, attention to detail, and adherence to ATOMIC’s standards and best practices.
• Prepare finished pieces for next step of process (paint, labelling, packaging, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and organized wood shop.
• Keep accurate records of inventory usage.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Laminate/Veneer/Joinery

Woodworking tools

Scenic construction/rigging

Theater terms & procedures

Reading drawings/ground plans

5+ years scenic carpentry experience

Tools

Table saw

Planer

Edge bander

Shaper

Job description

Build and assemble wooden scenic elements based on a plan, drawing or request.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $22.00-26.50 hourly. Compensation beyond this range may be considered, depending on specific experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Culture / One ATOMIC – Every employee plays a role in shaping and sustaining our culture. How we show up and engage matters. Inputs include:


• Work at mastering technical skills through learning and development, while modelling ATOMIC values of respect, curiosity, collaboration, resourcefulness, flexibility, and caring candor.


• Contribute to the development of a safety culture.


• “Other duties as assigned” is part of our team culture. While we have individual roles and responsibilities, one constant is help and support for each other.


• The dynamic nature of the live events industry requires flexibility to work overtime, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, as dictated by project schedules and client needs.


• Perform all carpentry tasks with a focus on quality assurance, attention to detail, and adherence to ATOMIC’s standards and best practices.


• Prepare finished pieces for next step of process (paint, labelling, packaging, etc.)


• Maintain a clean and organized wood shop.


• Keep accurate records of inventory usage.

Organizational Relationships

The Carpenter reports to the Wood Shop Lead.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong carpentry skills.


• Experience with laminate, veneer, joinery, applying spray adhesives, assembling casework spackling/filling voids.


• Experience with woodworking tools including but not limited to table saw, planer, edge bander, shaper, etc.


• Working knowledge of scenic construction and rigging.


• Knowledge of theater terms and procedures.


• Ability to read drawings and ground plans.


• 5+ years of applicable scenic carpentry experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds


• Those necessary for general warehouse work

Typical manufacturing environment for the majority of the time with occasional offsite work at industry-based venues.

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