Custom Fabricator/Installer for Activations/Sets/Retail Build-Outs

Established custom fabrication/scenic building firm seeking full time fabricator/installers with experience with set building, trade show booths, and custom fabrication for retail build-outs, and activations and events. We are hiring experienced, motivated, and team-oriented individuals. Prior experience with custom fabrication AND installation in a production capacity is required. Advanced carpentry and fabrication skills are mandatory.

Drop Works has been a leader in set/scenic/custom fabrication in the Bay Area for over 25 years. We design, source and fabricate various elements for retail and event activations, scenic architecture for commercial photo shoots and product testing, and permanent and semi-permanent retail build-outs. No, one project is ever the same at Drop Works, and this work requires an understanding and capacity for working in a production based fabrication environment. We operate a large fabrication shop and commercial photo studio, located in Vallejo, CA.

Self-transport is required as employees sometimes are assigned to begin work at offsite locations around the Bay Area. Early mornings, possible travel, evenings, weekends, and overtime are all parts of the role. We are hiring for builders for immediate full-time employment (40 hours per week plus overtime as needed).

Responsibilities include carpentry based custom fabrication for activations and scenic architecture and permanent retail fixtures, logistics, transport and installation of custom fabricated elements and sets, and any and all manner of fabrication projects for commercial customers and private events. A significant amount of tasks are completed in small teams, and being able to work well with other people, under tight deadlines is a must.

Candidates with strong communication skills, a positive demeanor and a flexible approach to the work and problem solving, tend to be a great fit for our company. The work environment is fast-paced and requires excellent organizational skills, strong self motivation and the ability to adjust easily to changing expectations based on our client and company needs. Working accurately, efficiently and independently to complete assigned tasks is foundational to this position.

*Required Qualifications*

•5+ years of finish carpentry/custom fabrication experience is required.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, crouch, pull, bend, kneel, climb and reach for extended periods of time.
• Furniture making and cabinet making skills can be helpful in this arena, as many of our projects require facets of these skillsets.

• Significant knowledge in the safe and effective use of of professional power tools used in a carpentry shop/fabrication setting (i.e. table saw, panel saw, thickness planer, compound miter saw, router, pneumatic stapler/nailer, orbital sander.
• Ability to read, comprehend and accurately fabricate and install builds from drawings and plans is required. Strong mathematical ability also required to ensure accuracy and consistency when reading plans, measuring, fabricating and installing.

• Due to the significant image on workflow and project efficiency, we require our employees to maintain consistent attendance with a strong focus on arriving to work at the assigned location, on-time, daily.
• Professional communication, attire, and overall demeanor with clients and colleagues.

• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented, curious, and self-starting approaches to all aspects of the role are a must. We are growing rapidly and seek candidates who are motivated and inspired by this trajectory.

• Ability to work independently, multi-task and show flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation is required as employees are sometimes scheduled to start the day at an offsite location.

• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and background check required.
• Must be able to build and maintain good working relationships with a diverse group of individuals and personalities. We greatly appreciate friendly, flexible and solution-oriented team members.

• Willingness to expand and improve skills.
• Detail oriented.

• Ability to drive 24’ box truck a plus.

**Benefits and Compensation for Full Time Employees (30-40+ hours per week on average, plus overtime)**

• Company funded health and dental insurance benefits with optional vision insurance
• 6 paid holidays per year
• 80 hours of PTO annually, and a flexible unpaid time off policy
• Holiday bonus based on company performance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid sick pay of up to 40 hours annually
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• $500 in annual matching donation funds to go to organization(s) of your choice