Pink Sparrow is a forward-thinking design and fabrication shop specializing in experiential environments. Partnering with top-tier agencies and brands, we create the best platform for your message by producing high-quality, impactful environments for marketing events, pop-ups, mobile tours, retail, trade shows, and much more.
With over 65,000 sq ft of fabrication space across Brooklyn and Los Angeles, our multidisciplinary team of industry experts is equipped to make any sized vision a reality.
LEAD CARPENTER ROLE
Reporting to the Fabrication Manager, Lead Carpenters are responsible for managing teams of carpenters for the fabrication, installation, and handling of custom projects. Lead Carpenters will work closely with the Fabrication Manager and Project Managers to ensure they meet the established quality standards and timelines of all projects. They must have knowledge of fabrication specific to special events, staging, theater, and retail displays, ability to interpret blueprints, and experience leading a crew.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Managing builds, quality control, and delegating tasks amongst a team of carpenters
- Overseeing the construction, transportation and installation of Scenic builds
- Managing and coordinating the integration of Technology, Automation, Lighting and Electronics into builds
- Coordinating with other Department Leads to establish Build plans that maximize efficient workflow of projects
- Operating in the fabrication department under the direction of the Fabrication Manager.
- Working from drawings to verify dimensions and build with attention to detail and quality
- Maintaining best practices and sound fabrication techniques
- Optimizing material efficiency through Accurate take-offs and reducing consumption/loss through best inventory usage practices
- Managing workload and physical space to the highest efficiency
- Oversee labor through every phase of a Project Lifecycle.
- Effectively communicating, both orally and in writing while remaining professional at all times
- Ensuring proper safety practices are followed, personal protective equipment is worn at all times, and that a Clean, safe and efficient work space is maintained
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years experience in carpentry inclusive of 3+ years experience in scenic (or related) carpentry.
- Extensive knowledge of stationary and hand-held power tools including table saw, routers and typical rotary and circular bit/blade tools
- Ability to oversee and direct crews of carpenters, A/V techs, welders, and scenics to coalesce a harmonious work environment
- Possession of basic hand tools and reliable transportation to job sites
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, and weekends when necessary to deliver the project on time
- Willingness to travel on projects for out of town installs
- Ability to use ladders and carry at least 80 pounds
- Knowledge of building materials pertinent to industry standards, focused on sheet goods made of wood, laminate and plastics
Position Info/Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Sick time/PTO
- Benefit Eligible based on hourly qualification period
The location of this shop is in Gardena, CA.
Benefit Conditions:
Contract Length:
Full Time Opportunity:
Typical end time:
Typical start time:
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Scenic Fabrication: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11222: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person