Omaha, Nebraska, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$26/hr
Description Position Summary The Carpenter – Scenic Fabrication & Installation builds, assembles, and installs custom exhibit components and interactive environments for museums, themed spaces, and performance venues. Th…
Skills: Carpentry, Scenic fabrication, Shop drawing interpretation, Power tools, Hand tools
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The Carpenter II fabricates, assembles, and installs custom exhibit components and scenic elements for various venues. This role involves executing detailed finish work, operating shop equipment, and supporting on-site installations to ensure high craftsmanship standards.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of carpentry or fabrication experience. Proficiency in reading shop drawings and the ability to safely operate wood shop tools are required.
Description
The Carpenter – Scenic Fabrication & Installation builds, assembles, and installs custom exhibit components and interactive environments for museums, themed spaces, and performance venues. This role fabricates structural and finish elements inshop and supports on-site installation to ensure projects are executed safely, accurately, and to the highest craftsmanship standards.
This position requires strong carpentry fundamentals combined with adaptability in a creative, design-driven environment. The Carpenter directly impacts production timelines, structural integrity, finish quality, and client experience.
The specific breakdown of time spent on different tasks will vary based on the workload and the priorities of the clients. The following is an estimated breakdown of duties and time spent on each.
Scenic Fabrication & Assembly – 40%
Level III: Performs fabrication with guidance and team support.
Level II: Performs full project scope with some oversight and reads drawings independently.
Level I: Performs all aspects of builds with minimal oversight and anticipates fabrication challenges.
Lead: Oversees complex builds, mentors carpenters, and leads work groups to completion.
Finish Work, Integration & Technical Installation – 20%
Level III: Completes finish work with direction.
Level II: Independently executes finish work and integration tasks.
Level I: Installs electrical/mechanical components and resolves integration issues proactively.
Lead: Guides integration strategy and supports complex interactive installation challenges.
Installation & Field Execution – 20%
Level III: Participates in installation under supervision.
Level II: Executes installation tasks independently.
Level I: Identifies site risks and proposes solutions & Directs on-site installation teams and oversees complex deployments.
Shop Discipline, Equipment & Workflow Management – 10%
Level III: Learns equipment and shop workflow.
Level II: Operates equipment confidently and manages personal productivity.
Level I: Maintains production pace and mentors others in workflow efficiency & Oversees workflow coordination within assigned teams.
Safety, Accountability & Team Contribution – 10%
Level III: Follows procedures and contributes as a team member.
Level II: Demonstrates independent accountability and proactive communication.
Level I: Mentors others and models craftsmanship and safety discipline & Sets tone for safety, quality, mentorship, and team performance.
General Production Support – 5%
EOS Data
Success in this role is measured by:
Production Shop hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time, with possible overtime.
Requirements
The Fabrication Lead has direct oversight of Level I, II, and III Fabricators.
This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, nor is it designed to include all duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will change over time.
Heartland Scenic Studio, Inc was founded as a theatrical lighting, scenery design and fabrication company in 1983. Over the past several decades, Heartland Scenic has established an exceptional reputation in lighting sales and fabricating high quality, cost effective museum exhibits, and for being consistently dependable in delivering projects on time and on budget.
Offices: 5329 Lindbergh Dr, Omaha, Nebraska 68110, US
Heartland Scenic Studio, Inc was founded as a theatrical lighting, scenery design and fabrication company in 1983. Over the past several decades, Heartland Scenic has established an exceptional reputation in lighting sales and fabricating high quality, cost effective museum exhibits, and for being consistently dependable in delivering projects on time and on budget.
Offices: 5329 Lindbergh Dr, Omaha, Nebraska 68110, US