Carpenter
Chicago Scenic seeks experienced carpenters to join our talented fabrication team.
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all safety warnings and guidelines and maintain a safe working environment
- Operate tools, machines, and equipment safely
- Maintain a clean and tidy workspace
- Fabricate various items to meet project and company needs
- Select and evaluate materials for potential defects
- Read and interpret project specific drawings
- Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints or specified by the Department Head
- Assist Job Leads with the fabrication, pack, installation, and facilitation as needed for projects
- Complete shop specific fabrication tasks such as but not limited to building shop carts, table management, and inventory upkeep
- Attend onsite work calls and installation calls in order to maintain or repair scenery as needed
- Any additional tasks as requested by the Carpentry Department Head
Qualifications:
- Good knowledge of English
- Ability to operate saws, hand tools, and other carpentry tools and machines
- Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to fully grasp build requirements
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Knowledge of mathematics
- Knowledge of Layout both small (stair risers) and large (ground plans) a plus
- Tool maintenance a plus
- Basic hand tools required
Education/Experience:
- Two-plus years of professional experience in a regional theatre, commercial scene shop, or similar environment preferred
- Experience operating a CNC machine a plus
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform and pass a fit test for a respirator
- Standing for prolonged periods, climbing, pulling, and lifting objects weighing fifty pounds or less
- Sporadic overtime and travel for job related installs, strikes, or necessary tasks
Please send your resume and salary requirements to hr@chicagoscenic.com.