Set Design Carpenter

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; New Milford (CT); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. in New Milford, CT is seeking an experienced carpenter/set builder to apply trade knowledge to produce finished sets on schedule. You will communicate with Construction Supervisor and design teams to ensure accurate builds.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, building walls, floors, windows, doors, installing finishes, wiring lighting, installing tile, and setting decor. A minimum of five years carpentry experience and OSHA awareness required.

Qualifications

• Five years of carpentry experience with work in stucco, plaster, tile, electrical, painting, faux work, finishing and architectural mill work.
• Forklift operation knowledge and OSHA aware practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and execute construction from detailed drafted plans, sketches, drawings and blueprints.
• Build (from scratch) windows, doors, floors and specialty moldings with appropriate finishes.
• Layout and construct sets (walls, floors, windows, doors, etc.).
• Install wall decor, lighting, and drapery hardware; wallpaper/paint set and paneling work.
• Organize and maintain a safe, clean shop and stock materials for reuse.
• Operate vehicles to and from locations and material vendors.

Skills

Carpentry

Forklift operation

Deadline oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

Apply knowledge and skills of trade disciplines to produce a finished set adhering to project deadline. Communicate with Construction Supervisor and various team members to ensure successful set build outcome.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read, understand, and execute construction from detailed drafted plans, sketches, drawings and blueprints.
• Prepare sketches, if needed.
• Build (from scratch) windows, doors, floors specialty moldings with appropriate finishes.
• Layout and construct sets (i.e. walls, floors, windows, doors, etc.)
• Wallpaper and/or paint set and construct paneling/molding work.
• Wire sconces, chandeliers, recessed lighting.
• Layout and install tile and grout.
• Assemble and disassemble set construction elements at Studio and on location, repair any damage. Save all important elements to stock and materials to reuse.
• Install wall decor (i.e. paintings, shelves, etc.)
• Install drapery hardware, blinds, wall decor, lighting, etc.
• Organize and maintain a safe, clean shop and shop equipment.
• Maintain shop inventory, reorder as needed, store materials following OSHA safety guidelines.
• Operate vehicles to and from locations and material vendors.
• Communicate with designers, stylists, photographers and art directors to understand and provide specific construction needs.
• Provide technical advice/concerns, communicate any deadline issues.
• Interact with building personnel, report issues or repairs needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years carpentry experience with work in stucco, plaster, tile, electrical, painting, faux work, finishing, and architectural mill work.
• Forklift operation.
• Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, etc.
• Deadline oriented.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Benefits:

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions), multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage, Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Dependent Group Term Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Business Travel Accident Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans - Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Employee Assistance Program. Benefit availability varies based on full-time or part-time employee classification.