Lead Carpenter
Industry: Entertainment Specialty Fabricators for TV, Theater, Live Events
Fairfield NJ
Job Duties:
ShowFab is looking for organized and highly motivated Project Lead to shepherd projects through the production process.
- Attending pre-production meetings with Project Management and Technical Design to determine the best technical approach.
- Attend production meetings to review progress, schedules and budgets.
- Review Technical drawings upon release for production.
- Supervise crews of between 5 and 15 craftspeople and delegate responsibilities on a daily basis.
- Perform quality control to ensure units are of proper fit and finish.
- Coordinate with department heads to ensure efficient movement of units per project schedule.
- Facilitate the assembly of units/sets to ensure a successful site installation.
- Prepare units for shipping to site and communicate shipping needs to warehouse team to ensure items arrive onsite
- Supervise the installation of units/sets on location as needed.
Skills:
- Highly Motivated, Reliable, Ability to work under pressure, Great Communicator
- Familiarity with Theatrical Fabrication process and Materials
- MS Office, Google Suite, Adobe, AutoCad, Slack
- Highly experienced craftsperson with a multitude of disciplines across a variety of materials and techniques.
Salary:
- From $38.00-$44.00 per hour
- This is a union position that will work under a Collective Bargaining Agreement with IATSE Local 21. Union membership is not required as a prerequisite for employment. However, employees will have the opportunity to join the union following the start of their employment.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Annuity, Pension per CBA, Paid holidays, Paid Sick & Personal time, Vacation Bonus
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Lead Experience: 5-7 years
Work Location: In person
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Pay: $38.00 - $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How may, if any craftspeople did you support?
- Name the company were you had specialty projects i.e. High-end retail displays, museum exhibits, and public art installations.
- Can you read Technical drawings
- We are seeking a professional who can use the following: MS Office, Google Suite, Adobe, AutoCad, Slack
- Confirm you understand this is a union position that will work under a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Union membership is not required as a prerequisite for employment.
- Name the employer were you also had to interface with the (end user) Client...name the company name
- Confirm you understand that the role creates the projects on-site (in Fairfield NJ) and over sees the set up / installation off-site (clients location) with the support of fellow co-workers, independent contractors and key stake holders.
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
