Scenic Carpenter

Trigger House LLC; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigger House LLC in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Scenic Carpenter to build and assemble event and project elements to the highest standards of quality and design intent. The role covers carpentry, metal fabrication, welding, wiring, painting, vinyl installation and other hands-on production tasks, with strict safety and on-time delivery.

You will read technical drawings, monitor production goals, collaborate across teams, and travel to sites to install and support projects, upholding

Qualifications

• Experience with woodworking, metal fabrication, and assembly.
• Ability to read technical drawings and build plans.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Strong time management and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel for installations.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble wood, plastic, and metal structures.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Monitor job costing, quality reporting, and productivity.
• Coordinate with management to meet goals and quality expectations.
• Record costs for rework accurately.
• Seek timely solutions to production issues.
• Uphold strict safe work habits.
• Build relationships with vendors and team members.
• Travel to event sites for installations.
• Maintain adherence to processes and craftsmanship.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety focused

Time management

Quality craftsmanship

Problem solving

Tools

CNC router

Welding

Low-voltage lighting

Vinyl installation

Paint finishing

Plexi welding

Job description

The Scenic Carpenter is responsible for building and assembling event and project elements that meet the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and design intent. This role supports the execution of creative concepts within defined budgets and timelines.

Work may include, but is not limited to, carpentry, metal fabrication, welding, wiring, painting, vinyl installation, and other hands‑on production tasks. The Scenic Carpenter must operate all tools and equipment safely, following established procedures and wearing appropriate protective gear at all times.

Job Responsibilities:

• Fabricate and assemble wood, plastic, and metal structures with the ability to use all appropriate equipment and tools.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, construction plans, and design renderings accurately.
• Monitor job costing, quality reporting, forecasting, and productivity.
• Work closely with management each day to align on production goals and quality expectations, address any challenges that arise with people, materials, or methods, and share ideas to help the team reach project milestones efficiently.
• When rework is required, help the team learn from any mistakes and accurately record costs.
• Proactively seek solutions to special requests or issues related to work in a timely and professional manner.
• Observe strict safe work habits
• Develop strong working relationships with vendors, resources, and team members
• Travel to event sites for team support and fabrication installations as needed; represent the Company and its clients professionally and responsibly while in the field
• Demonstrate the highest standards of quality and adherence to company processes, procedures, and craftsmanship expectations.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience using all shop hand tools, drill/drivers, pneumatic staplers, table saws, chop saws, sanders, drill press; CNC router table experience preferred (not required)
• Welding and metal fabrication experience preferred (not required)
• Low‑voltage light electrical/lighting knowledge
• Vinyl application experience preferred (not required)
• Painting experience, home and/or auto.
• Fine/finish carpentry
• Plexi welding preferred (not required)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, renderings, and build plans
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; effective collaborator across departments.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, ambition, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship
• Accurately comprehends project requests and responds in a professional and timely manner
• Flexible and adaptable when working within established Trigger House processes
• Open to feedback, ideas, and continuous improvement
• Resilient and adaptable when facing challenges or shifting priorities
• Displays honesty and integrity; earns trust and maintains confidentiality
• Tenacious and driven—committed to completing projects efficiently and effectively
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and eager to learn new skills