Scenic Carpenter – Fabrication & Install

Heartland Scenic; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Scenic seeks a skilled Carpenter for scenic fabrication and installation. You will build, assemble, and finish exhibit components in shop, then support on-site installation, ensuring safety, accuracy, and top craftsmanship.

This role requires strong carpentry fundamentals, adaptability in a design-driven environment, and collaboration with installation teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years carpentry or fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and translate shop drawings accurately.
• Knowledgeable in proper use of wood shop tools and fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, finish, and repair scenic elements and exhibit components from shop drawings and fabrication plans.
• Locate CNC-cut parts and produce non-CNC components using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Construct assemblies using hardwoods, plywood, MDF, Sintra, HDPE, metal, hardware, laminate, acrylic, and specialty materials.
• Preassemble and reassemble components before and after finishing, ensuring all hardware, blocking, hinges, locks, and installation components are included.
• Execute detailed finish carpentry including laminate application, cabinetry fabrication, surface preparation, and refinement to design intent.
• Install premade electrical components, LED lighting, and mechanical interactive components as required
• Troubleshoot and refine assemblies to ensure fit, function, and alignment with engineering and design specifications.
• Support on-site installation of fabricated scenic and exhibit components (5–15% travel required).
• Load, unload, package, and prepare fabricated products for transport and installation.
• Coordinate with installation teams to ensure safe, accurate, and timely execution
• Evaluate site conditions and adjust installation approach as needed within scope.
• Safely operate shop equipment including hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and lifts (as trained and certified).
• Maintain tools, benches, and shared shop spaces in proper working order
• Follow established shop procedures and production workflows
• Seek out next tasks and maintain steady production pace.

Skills

Craftsmanship

Precision

Creative problem solving

Safety discipline

Collaboration

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 certification or willingness/ability to obtain

Job description

Heartland Scenic seeks a skilled Carpenter for scenic fabrication and installation. You will build, assemble, and finish exhibit components in shop, then support on-site installation, ensuring safety, accuracy, and top craftsmanship.

This role requires strong carpentry fundamentals, adaptability in a design-driven environment, and collaboration with installation teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.