Scenic Carpenter: Craft Stunning Event Environments

InProduction, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Per-Diem

Job summary

InProduction, Inc. seeks a skilled Scenic Carpenter to fabricate, assemble, install, and restore custom scenic elements for live events and temporary structures.

The position works from drawings, renderings, and cut lists to produce high-quality components safely and efficiently. The Scenic Carpenter may support work in the shop, warehouse, yard, or at event sites, requiring strong carpentry skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to meet tight production deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional carpentry, scenic fabrication, exhibit fabrication, millwork, construction, or related experience preferred.
• Experience building from drawings, measurements, and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of woodworking tools, materials, fasteners, and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to accurately use tape measures, squares, levels, and other layout tools.
• Ability to perform basic job-related math, including fractions and dimensional calculations.
• Strong attention to quality, fit, finish, and construction accuracy.
• Ability to identify problems and communicate concerns before proceeding with work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or nonstandard hours when project schedules require.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate scenic elements, walls, platforms, counters, displays, architectural details, and other custom components.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, construction drawings, renderings, measurements, and cut lists.
• Lay out, cut, shape, assemble, and finish wood and wood-based materials.
• Operate common woodworking tools, including table saws, miter saws, routers, sanders, drills, nail guns, and other shop equipment.
• Build using plywood, dimensional lumber, MDF, laminates, plastics, and other scenic materials.
• Assemble components using appropriate fasteners, adhesives, and construction methods.
• Identify drawing conflicts, missing information, material shortages, and fabrication concerns before they affect production.
• Prepare scenic components for paint, graphics, upholstery, electrical integration, or final assembly.
• Participate in tech-ups, quality-control checks, packing, loading, and project preparation.
• Repair, modify, and restore existing scenic and rental inventory.
• Track materials and communicate production progress to department leadership.
• Maintain an organized work area and properly care for tools and equipment.
• Follow daily JHAs, safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies.
• Perform other production, warehouse, or installation duties as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Scenic fabrication

Exhibit fabrication

Millwork

Construction

Reading drawings

Math

Quality control

Independence

Overtime willingness

Tools

Woodworking tools

Job description

InProduction, Inc. seeks a skilled Scenic Carpenter to fabricate, assemble, install, and restore custom scenic elements for live events and temporary structures.

The position works from drawings, renderings, and cut lists to produce high-quality components safely and efficiently. The Scenic Carpenter may support work in the shop, warehouse, yard, or at event sites, requiring strong carpentry skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to meet tight production deadlines in a