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Scenic Carpenter
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Live Event Staging, Crewing, & Production
Full Time
20.00 40.00 per hour
John Murray Productions
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Job Title : Scenic Carpenter
Location : Oakland, CA
Status : Exempt, Full-time, benefits (medical, dental, 401k, PTO)
Compensation : $25-40 per hour, based on experience
About the Position :
John Murray Productions is seeking a Scenic Carpenter to join our fabrication team. Scenic Carpenters report to the shop foreman, and are responsible for the day-to-day fabrication of custom and stock scenic elements to specified company standards.
Scenic Carpenters may be required to work with and / or teach Apprentices to develop the skills necessary for their development, and assist with on-site installations and strikes.
Scenic Carpenters must be able to communicate effectively, and work well under specified time constraints. Scenic Carpenters work as scheduled, occasionally travel, must be prompt, and professional in attitude and appearance.
In this role, you will :
- Build all common scenic elements to company standards without supervision
- Safely and efficiently operate all stationary and power tools
- Work unsupervised from detailed build drawings
- Participate in the safe loading and unloading of trucks
- Contribute to shop organization and cleanup
To be successful in this role, you will bring :
- Your own minimum required tool set
- Ability to work calmly under demanding deadlines
- Understanding of professional appearance and attitude
- A self-starter attitude and willingness to get the job done right every time
- Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Computer proficiency
Experience / Skills
Required Skills :
- MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN A SCENIC FABRICATION STUDIO - no need to apply without this experience
- Skilled at joinery, measurement accuracy, layout, cutting, and sizing of materials
- Strong time and task management skills
- Ability to understand build drawings
- Strength and stamina, a sense of balance, and the ability to occasionally work at heights
- Self-motivation
- Ability to safely drive a 24’ box truck and forklift
- Must have a CA class C driver’s license and proof of clean driving record
About John Murray Productions
About our Company :
John Murray Productions, Inc. provides a design / build service to corporations, design firms, educational institutions, marketing agencies, audio visual and event production companies who seek to improve Sales, Marketing & Engagement through Custom Environments and Experiences.
Established in 1989, our team of stagecraft professionals includes designers, project managers, and craftsmen with decades of industry experience informing practical scenic solutions for any space.
About our Company Culture :
John Murray Productions (JMP) is a small but mighty team consisting of creative managers, artists, designers, and craftsmen.
The company consists of four departments that work interdependently on every project, and include project management / design, fabrication / installation, graphics, and warehouse / logistics.
Each department represents a critical link in the chain of production, and therefore we depend on each other for the success of every project.
Each team member is a valued part of our team and are expected to be nimble in the face of adversity, ready to jump in to assist when needed.
JMP has been in business for 34 years, and the long life of our company is indicative of our professionalism and dedication to our client’s requests, and the supportive, balanced work-life culture we have created.
JMP is an equal opportunity employer.
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