position summary
Responsible for constructing, erecting, installing and repairing components for exhibits by following drawings and blueprints / making fabrication suggestions as needed in design phase to help facilitate accuracy between detail drawings and actual finished product.
key responsibilities
determine material requirements :
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine specifications
- Interact with pre-production to provide suggestions and feedback on construction methods
- Plan the most efficient means to produce a product and execute the plan
- Design and construct appropriate crating as necessary
maintain supplies inventory :
Checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; ordering and receiving supplies through purchasingMaintaining equipment, blades, bits, etc in proper working orderprepare layouts :
Using measuring tools to prepareRunning CAD software to develop cutting templatesconstruct and repair exhibits :
Following standards and procedures and making adjustments as necessaryFabricate components in accordance with time-frame availableLaminate and finish according to specificationsUsing tools for measuring, cutting, shaping and assembling materialsOperate CNC router table efficiently, effectively and in a safe mannerInstall and Dismantle exhibitsensure operation of carpentry equipment :
Completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment malfunctionsEvaluating new equipment and techniques and making recommendations to managementSafe operation of CAD software and CNC tablemaintain safe and clean working environment :
Complying with all rules and regulationsrequired skills / experience / education :
Completion of secondary schoolCompletion of a three to four year apprenticeship programor
A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentryValid drivers license in good standing, passport and ability to travel within canada and the united statesWillingness to work overtime and weekends as neededAbility to operate under significant time constraints and pressureComputer savvy with cnc experience preferred