Overhire Carpenter
Reports to: Technical Director
Department: Production/Scenic

Overhire Carpenters are responsible for the construction of all scenic elements assigned to them by the Technical Director or Shop Supervisor.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete all projects assigned to them by the given deadline.
- Ability to read, interpret, and build from construction drawings.
- Participate in the construction, load-in, rigging, technical notes, and strikes as needed.
- Participate in packing and transporting all scenic elements, tools, hardware, and materials required for load-ins and strikes.
- Maintain a clean, safe, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems calmly and efficiently under pressure.
- Understand construction methods and material choices for assigned projects.
- Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications + Skills:
Strong wood, metal, and finish carpentry skills; Up-to-date knowledge of welding, rigging, carpentry, and stagecraft techniques; Strong knowledge of all commonly used theatrical construction tools, including but not limited to: measuring and layout tools, portable and stationary woodworking tools, pneumatic tools, metalworking tools, welding equipment, rigging tools, machining tools, and cabinetry tools.

Preferred Qualifications + Skills: Experience in Technical theatre; Ability to work comfortably at elevations of up to 45 feet.