Apprentice Carpenter

Established theatrical scenery shop is seeking a carpenters apprentice to join our team! POSITION TYPE:This is a full-time position. Standard hours are from 6am to 2:45pm, Monday through Friday. Increases in workload may require adjustments to a typical work schedule and/or overtime. SUMMARY:Produce various timber-based products and structures using a variety of common wood shop tools such as saws, routers, and pneumatic guns; maintaining quality and safety standards. Apprentices also prepare wooded structures for paint using various wood filling products such as wood putty, spackle, and Bondo. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Intermediate carpentry skills are required. • Openness to learning new techniques and processes related to theatrical set construction. • Ability to cut and shape various timber-based products and sheet goods using common shop tools such as saws, routers, and planers safely and efficiently. • Ability to use various bonding techniques and products such as nails, screws, and adhesives to construct a wide variety of structures. • Ability to read and comprehend build drawings to accurately construct a wide variety of structures. • Ability to properly communicate between various departments to accurately construct a variety of structures. • A general understanding of common carpentry techniques relative to framing and finishing. • Adherence to safety protocols and practices within the workshop environment. • Providing a basic set of hand tools common to a carpenter such as: Tape measures, hammer, chisels, squares, wrenches, hand saws, etc. • Ability to work a flexible work schedule and/or overtime as needed based on business demands. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • On-the-job training • Paid time off • Tools provided • Vision insurance Work Location: In person