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Makers/Carpenters/Builders and Finishers for Scenic Shop

La Grange, KY · On-site

$40K - $65K/yr

Black Ops Productions is seeking a skilled carpenter/maker to work with us in making some awesome sh*t. Applicants should have at least 4 years of experience, preferably with some set design and ...

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WI · On-site

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Makers/Carpenters/Builders and Finishers for Scenic Shop

Black Ops Productions

La Grange, KY • On-site

$40K - $65K/yr

Full-time

PTO

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Job description

Positions Available:

2 (Mid Level Fabricator Positions)

1 (Finishing Sr. Position)
Start Date: Immediately
About You:
We’re looking for talented people with vision and creativity to join our crew. Have you ever thought something up and then built it? Do you tinker? Are you able to build something from an idea?
Black Ops Productions is seeking a skilled carpenter/maker to work with us in making some awesome sh*t. Applicants should have at least 4 years of experience, preferably with some set design and stage element fabrication. Abilities to work as a part of team and individually, take direction as well as be a self-starter are a must. You must have shop experience.
All projects are fabricated at our La Grange, KY facility so you must have your own transportation and basic toolset. Some travel involved for local and out-of-state installations.
Salary for this position is between $40-65,000+ based upon experience. Bonuses paid frequently for achieving milestones. Shop hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. Minimum 40 hours a week with additional hours available as needed - biggest thing is getting the job done and working with your team. Paychecks are cut bi-weekly. We also offer a generous PTO package.
Skillsets Desired (we're casting a wide net - you dont need them all - the right candidate will have skills we haven't even listed!):
- Ability to read build drawings
- Creative Problem solving
- Cabinetry
- Laminate
- Finish Carpentry
- Circuitry
- Painting
- Design Skills (CAD/Rhino/Sketchup/Etc)
- Welding
- Vinyl Application
- Well versed in specialty substrates for branded footprints
- Experience working with CNC parts including providing design feedback for cut parts
- Joinery
- Computer Proficiency
- Tell us what you got!
Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must be punctual
- Must be reliable
- Must have references
- Must have read the other requirements listed in this posting!


Recruiting Process:
1. We will review all applications and select candidates based solely upon submitted resume and portfolio/examples of previous work.
**There is no need to follow up – we will contact you whether you are fit **
2. If we feel you may be a fit, we will schedule a time for you to come in for an initial interview. We have a two step interview process – the initial interview (approx. 45) in shop and a follow up skills assessment (1 hour - paid).
If interested, please reply with a resume including a few photos or portfolio of your previous work to careers-at-blackops-dot-pro.
About Us:
Black Ops Productions is a collective of talented individuals formed behind a singular mission - be the best full service, one-stop event production shop in the industry. Our team has worked alongside agencies and brands alike to produce engaging and unique activations in cities across the country as well as at events such as The Kentucky Derby, Lollapalooza, Comic-Con International, SXSW and CES to name a few.
We're the magicians behind the scenes. The ones that bring the outrageous and truly awesome creative concepts to life.
We are Black Ops Productions. Missions. Accomplished.
www.blackops.pro
We are an equal opportunity employer - you just have to be the best and passionate about what you do!

Company Description

Black Ops Productions is a collective of talented individuals formed behind a singular mission - be the best full service, one-stop event production shop in the industry. Our team has worked alongside agencies and brands alike to produce engaging and unique activations in cities across the country as well as at events such as The Kentucky Derby, Lollapalooza, Comic-Con International, SXSW and CES to name a few.

We're the magicians behind the scenes. The ones that bring the outrageous and truly awesome creative concepts to life.

We are Black Ops Productions. Missions. Accomplished.
www.blackops.pro