Upstaging Inc. is looking to add another Fulltime Carpenter to our Fabrications team.
This role is focused on the production of custom wood and mixed media pieces based on designs provided by our Fabrications Project Managers, and Clients.

This is a fulltime permanent position located in our shop in Sycamore, Illinois.

Hours for the position: Monday through Friday, 8:30am until 5:30pm, with an hour lunch, and morning and afternoon breaks.

Required skills for the position:
-2 to 5 years progressive experience in woodworking, including the use of a variety of power and hand tools.
-Ability to collaborate with a team on custom wood and mixed substrate fabrications.
-Ability to read and work from technical designs with a high degree of precision and success.
-Experience in designing and building sets, props, kiosks, trade show booths, pop displays or other public display projects.
-Cabinet Making, or other fine finish woodworking experience preferred.
-Ability to work with minimal supervision while delivering assigned tasks as required.

DUTIES
-Work with Fabrications Management to produce custom woodwork projects as directed.
-Assist other fabrication teams with projects as needed.
-Work with materials such as wood, laminate, foam plastics, various composites and metal.
-Travel to client sites to assist with installations and technical support. (Day rates, per diems, and expenses covered for all work outside the shop)
-Working safely and efficiently

QUALIFICATIONS
-2 to 5 years progressive hands-on experience with Carpentry.
-Experience in technical theater, and large stage productions.
-BFA in Theatrical Design/Fabrications preferred.
-Any knowledge of set construction, rigging, carpentry, welding and/or scenic painting are a plus.
-Knowledge working with a wide variety of materials including metals, wood, plastics and composites is a plus.
-Ability to understand and collaborate on designs from concept, to technical drawings and blueprints.
-Ability to work safely and be conscientious of others is required.
-Proficiency with hand and power tools
-Basic knowledge of scenery construction.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Highly motivated and willing to learn.
-Great attitude and work ethic.
-Multitasking and adaptability to change
-Ability to work overtime when needed
-Able to lift at least 50lbs

Upstaging offers health insurance, dental and 401k with match.

Final compensation offered is based on experience and skills.

You will be a part of a very experienced but still growing company that has provided lighting, trucking, logistics, and fabrication for Live Events, Concerts, Corporate Productions, and Trade Shows for 50+ years.