What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Carpenter / Fabrication & Repair Technician position at Everything Entertainment?
Everything Entertainment is seeking a skilled Shop Carpenter / Fabrication & Repair Technician to join our team full-time at our Staten Island shop. We are an event production and rental company that designs, builds, maintains, and rents a wide range of equipment including stages, theatrical flats, bars, tables, décor elements, and custom event structures.
This position is ideal for someone with hands-on woodworking and fabrication experience who enjoys building custom pieces and maintaining equipment used for high-end events.
Responsibilities
- Build custom rental equipment and scenic elements from drawings and sketches
- Repair and maintain existing inventory including tables, bars, stage components, and other event equipment
- Read and interpret AutoCAD drawings and detailed hand sketches
- Work with materials such as plywood, dimensional lumber, MDF, laminates, metal, and fabric
- Operate shop equipment including table saw, miter saw, drill press, CNC router, and other power tools
- Perform painting, finishing, and detailing work on equipment
- Assist with fabrication of theatrical flats and custom stage elements
- Occasionally travel to event venues (primarily in Manhattan or NYC area) to assist with installations or complex repairs
- Pick up materials and supplies when needed
Required Skills & Experience
- 2–3 years of hands-on woodworking or fabrication experience
- Ability to read and build from CAD drawings and detailed sketches
- Experience using professional shop tools and equipment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to build clean, accurate work
- Comfortable working with wood, sheet goods, and hardware
- Ability to paint and finish fabricated pieces
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to lift and move materials and equipment
- Must be fluent in English
Preferred (but not required)
- Basic MIG welding experience
- cabinetmaking
- scenic carpentry
- exhibit fabrication
- prop building
- custom furniture building
- theater or event production shops
- CNC experience
- OSHA or safety certifications
Position Details
- Full-time position
- 35-40 hours per week with occasional seasonal overtime
- Work performed primarily at our Staten Island fabrication shop
- Occasional work at event venues for installations or repairs
- All tools provided in our shop
Compensation
- $26 – $32 per hour depending on experience
- Opportunity to work on unique custom projects for events and productions
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Tools provided
Experience:
- Construction: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Valid DL: <4 points & no suspensions in past 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Staten Island, NY 10303 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $32