Carpentry Technician

Overview

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Construction: Construct custom event structures, props, furniture, staging elements, and set pieces from wood, MDF, plywood, and composite materials to design specifications.
• Technical Drawing Interpretation: Read and accurately work from technical drawings, CAD plans, and design briefs to produce dimensionally accurate components and assemblies.
• Joinery & Assembly: Apply appropriate joinery techniques (mortise & tenon, dowelling, biscuit jointing, CNC routing) to produce strong, clean assemblies.
• Material Selection: Select appropriate timber grades, sheet materials, and hardware based on load requirements, aesthetic finish, and project budget.
• Surface Preparation: Prepare surfaces for painting, veneering, or laminating by sanding, filling, and priming to required finish standards.
• CNC & Power Tools: Operate CNC routers, table saws, panel saws, routers, and hand tools safely and accurately.
• On-Site Installation: Attend event sites to assemble, install, and derig fabricated structures within tight timelines.
• Quality Control: Self-inspect work at each stage to ensure dimensional accuracy, structural integrity, and surface quality before handover to finishing trades.
• Workshop Safety: Maintain a safe, organised workspace; perform daily checks on tools and machinery; adhere to OSHA/workshop safety standards

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in carpentry/joinery, preferably within events, theatre, retail display, or custom furniture fabrication.
• Strong proficiency in workshop machinery: CNC router, table saw, panel saw, router table, and hand tools.
• Ability to accurately read and work from technical drawings and CAD files.
• Broad knowledge of timber, sheet materials (MDF, plywood, OSB), and hardware.
• Experience constructing large-scale structures and assembled builds for temporary installation.
• Surface preparation skills for paint-ready and veneer-ready finishes.
• Physical ability to lift and manoeuvre large timber and sheet materials.
• Awareness of load-bearing and structural requirements for event-safe builds

Typical Working Conditions

• Environment: Must be able to work in a workshop environment, which may include loud noise, dust, and heat, with some on-site installation work.
• Hours: May require working evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet event deadlines.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines and to work on site, which may include lifting, standing for long periods, and working in varied conditions.