Summary
Works with A.R.T to fabricate, deliver, install, repair, strike, and transfer scenic elements for productions produced by A.R.T in a variety of venues.

Core Duties

Fabrication of Scenery

• Construct scenery through welding, carpentry, rigging, sewing, plastic work, and other related scenic materials
• Understand and effectively execute fabrication in accordance with technical drawings and notation, as well as from sketches or verbal descriptions
• Engage in trial assemblies and troubleshooting, hardware packaging, labeling, and related detailing of scenery prior to it leaving the shop.
• Proactively communicate to supervisors as technical issues arise with an eye toward active problem-solving.
• Assist with automation and special effects as needed.
• As a project lead, guide employees assigned to your team through the assigned project

Load-in, Technical Rehearsal Notes, Strike, and Transfer of Scenery

• Participate in load-ins, notes, and strikes of A.R.T. production obligations at performance venues
• Collaborate with and support other departments.
• Load and unload trucks

Upkeep and Maintenance of Shop and Related Theatre Facilities

• Participate in daily shop clean-up, end of the day, and throughout.
• Set an example for everyone on the shop floor with good housekeeping habits and safe work practices

Training, Meetings, and Related

• Attend meetings and training sessions as required
• Periodic shopping and materials research

Please Note: This position is performed on-site in Cambridge, MA, not in a remote environment.

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Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications in order to be considered for this role:
Medium to advanced carpentry and metalworking skills
At least four of the following skills:

• Construction worksite safety knowledge
• Basic ability to read technical drawings
• Basic Rigging knowledge
• Basic electronics/automation knowledge
• Basic sewing knowledge

• Strong MIG welding skills in steel
• Advanced knowledge of hand, power, and stationary woodworking tools
• Experience with safe, industry-standard rigging practices
• Advanced knowledge of standard theatrical scenery construction techniques and terminology
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as with a team
• Attention to detail and resourceful problem solving
• Experience with TIG welding (particularly aluminum), CNC routing, sewing, pneumatics, hydraulics, automation control, wiring, or sculpting
• Experience building in off-site facilities, touring, repping, and working with transfers to commercial and other venues
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and apply arithmetic and geometry to everyday construction problem solving
• Aesthetic eye for interpreting design drawings or elevations
• Experience with basic tool repair
• Class D driver's license
• Comfortable driving a 26' truck in urban environments

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.