Exhibit Fabricator - Carpenter

RES Exhibit Services creates brand experiences that inspire and perform. For 30 years the company has combined strategy, design, engineering, fabrication, and execution to deliver custom exhibits, branded environments, and event experiences for high‑visibility moments. The Exhibit Fabricator / Carpenter role turns approved drawings, materials, and project requirements into the physical environments that clients and audiences experience, directly influencing first‑time quality, schedule reliability, labor efficiency, material usage, profitability, installation readiness, and client confidence.

Responsibilities

• Read and accurately interpret CAD drawings, blueprints, sketches, specifications, cut lists, and other production documentation.
• Determine appropriate fabrication and assembly sequences based on drawings, materials, deadlines, and project requirements.
• Lay out and mark dimensions, reference lines, patterns, and fabrication details accurately before cutting or assembly.
• Fabricate custom exhibit components including cabinetry, counters, walls, platforms, structures, displays, fixtures, and supporting framework.
• Build and assemble cabinetry and exhibit components to specified dimensions, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Apply laminates and other finish materials with a high level of accuracy and craftsmanship.
• Work with wood, plastic, laminate, metal, hardware, adhesives, fasteners, and other materials commonly used in exhibit fabrication.
• Safely and effectively operate woodworking machinery, stationary equipment, power tools, and hand tools required for fabrication and assembly.
• Perform modification, repair, refurbishment, and maintenance of existing exhibit components as required.
• Inspect work throughout the fabrication process and verify dimensions, fit, finish, hardware, functionality, and overall quality before work is released.
• Identify drawing conflicts, material issues, constructability concerns, missing information, or potential quality problems and communicate them promptly to the appropriate leader.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, CNC, Graphic Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and other production employees to resolve issues and keep projects moving.
• Communicate production concerns, schedule risks, material shortages, changes, and potential cost impacts as soon as they become known.
• Meet established productivity and project labor expectations while maintaining RES quality standards.
• Plan and prioritize assigned work to meet production deadlines and project milestones.
• Accurately document materials used, unused materials, labor, project status, and other required production information.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area and properly care for tools, machinery, equipment, and shared production resources.
• Follow established safety procedures, equipment requirements, production standards, and company policies.
• Support exhibit pre‑staging, assembly, disassembly, packing, modification, and other production activities as project needs require.
• Assist teammates and other production functions when necessary to support overall project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve fabrication methods, material usage, quality, workflow, or efficiency and bring recommendations forward.
• Take ownership of assigned work from start through completion rather than passing unresolved issues downstream.
• Accommodate changes in production schedules, including occasional nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime during peak periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in cabinetmaking, exhibit fabrication, finish carpentry, laminate fabrication, millwork, or a comparable custom‑production environment.
• Experience working with laminates and custom cabinetry required.
• Demonstrated experience using woodworking machinery, stationary equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Experience reading and working from CAD drawings, blueprints, fabrication drawings, or technical specifications.
• Trade‑show exhibit fabrication, custom millwork, scenic fabrication, museum fabrication, retail environments, architectural millwork, or related custom fabrication experience strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong finish‑carpentry and cabinetmaking abilities.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret drawings, dimensions, specifications, and production documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness, measuring, layout, and assembly skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship.
• Strong troubleshooting and practical problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to identify problems early and recommend workable solutions.
• Balance quality, productivity, material usage, and schedule requirements.
• Manage multiple priorities and adjust as production requirements change.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear communication with supervisors, project managers, engineers, and coworkers.
• Independent work capability while contributing effectively within a team‑based production environment.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to support changing production requirements during peak periods.
• Professionalism, accountability, integrity, and respect for coworkers, clients, company property, and confidential project information.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods in a production and shop environment.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and exhibit components weighing up to 40 lb.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, and work in varied positions as required.
• Use hands and arms repetitively for measuring, cutting, fastening, laminating, sanding, assembly, and operation of hand and power tools.
• Safely access and navigate the production floor, work areas, and other departments within RES facilities.
• Work around woodworking machinery, power tools, production equipment, dust, noise, and materials commonly associated with custom fabrication.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow all applicable safety procedures.

Key Measures of Success

• First‑time quality and reduction of fabrication‑related rework.
• Completion of assigned work against scheduled production dates.
• Actual labor hours compared with project estimates.
• Accuracy to approved drawings and specifications.
• Quality of completed fit, finish, and assembly.
• Compliance with safety and equipment standards.
• Reliability and attendance.
• Contribution to team productivity and overall project readiness.

Pay

The U.S. base pay range for this full‑time position is $25.00 to $32.00 per hour. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as relevant fabrication experience, cabinetmaking and laminate expertise, technical skills, job knowledge, role complexity, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Meaningful work tied to real clients and high‑visibility events.
• Direct collaboration with designers, engineers, project managers, and production professionals.
• Opportunity to see craftsmanship become part of live experiences across the country.