SCENIC CARPENTER

Triggerhouse; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigger House LLC is seeking a Scenic Carpenter to build and assemble event elements with a focus on quality and design. You will support creative concepts within budgets and timelines, performing carpentry, metal fabrication, welding, painting, vinyl installation, and related tasks.

The role requires reading technical drawings, coordinating with management, and traveling to event sites as needed. Safety gear and procedures are emphasized throughout the production process.

Qualifications

• Experience fabricating and assembling wood, plastic, and metal structures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and build plans.
• Safe operation of tools and equipment with PPE.

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

Shop tools

Welding

Lighting

Vinyl installation

Painting

Plexi welding

Reading drawings

Time management

Teamwork

Quality craftsmanship

Communication

Adaptability

Feedback orientation

Resilience

Integrity

Driven

Proactive learning

Tools

CNC router table

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.

About Trigger House LLC

We are a creatively driven marketing agency specializing in experiential engagement.

Our approach combines insight-driven, strategic creativity with top-tier project management and in-house production services to deliver unforgettable brand experiences. By connecting brands with their target audiences through immersive, impactful moments, we create lasting connections.

At the heart of our work are TRIGGER(MOMENTS—powerful, defining moments that shape experiences. We live to concept, design, produce, and share these moments on behalf of the brands we collaborate with, making each interaction meaningful and memorable.

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.
• 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