position summary
Responsible for constructing, erecting, installing and repairing components for exhibits by following drawings and blueprints/ making fabrication suggestions as needed in design phase to help facilitate accuracy between detail drawings and actual finished product.
key responsibilities
determine material requirements:
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine specifications
- Interact with pre-production to provide suggestions and feedback on construction methods
- Plan the most efficient means to produce a product and execute the plan
- Design and construct appropriate crating as necessary
maintain supplies inventory:
- Checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; ordering and receiving supplies through purchasing
- Maintaining equipment, blades, bits, etc in proper working order
prepare layouts:
- Using measuring tools to prepare
- Running CAD software to develop cutting templates
construct and repair exhibits:
- Following standards and procedures and making adjustments as necessary
- Fabricate components in accordance with time-frame available
- Laminate and finish according to specifications
- Using tools for measuring, cutting, shaping and assembling materials
- Operate CNC router table efficiently, effectively and in a safe manner
- Install and Dismantle exhibits
ensure operation of carpentry equipment:
- Completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment malfunctions
- Evaluating new equipment and techniques and making recommendations to management
- Safe operation of CAD software and CNC table
maintain safe and clean working environment:
- Complying with all rules and regulations
required skills/experience/education:
- Completion of secondary school
- Completion of a three to four year apprenticeship program
or
- A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry
- Valid passport and ability to travel within canada and the united states
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Ability to operate under significant time constraints and pressure
- Computer savvy with cnc experience preferred
how to apply
If you feel you are the right candidate for this role, please send your sesume and cover letter to