Senior Fabricator – Themed & Scenic Carpentry – Argyle, NY
Adirondack Studios
About Us
Adirondack Studios (ADKS) is an internationally recognized leader in themed entertainment. From Broadway sets to world-class theme parks, museums, cruise lines, and both live and temporary events, we make a scene! We design, build, and install everything from large-scale show sets to intricate scenic pieces, and we’re looking for Senior Carpenters to help make it all happen.
The Role:
As a Senior Fabricator, you’ll be an energetic and artistic voice on our growing team. An experienced professional who leads the creation of scenic elements. You’ll guide other fabricators, collaborate with Designers, colleagues, and clients to ensure quality, safety, and the application of advanced carpentry and fabrication techniques. This role is a staff hire based in Argyle, NY.
What You’ll Do:
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Leadership and supervision— collaborate with the Carpentry Foreman to set daily goals, delegate work, and keep the team moving.
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Lead by example — support the Carpentry Foreman in setting goals, assigning tasks, and mentoring fabricators.
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Interpret design drawings, technical documents, and schedules into accurate builds.
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Fabricate complex scenic elements and specialty builds with precision.
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Collaborate with metal, paint, CNC, electrics, and other departments to deliver integrated projects.
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Maintain quality control to ensure all work meets ADKS standards and client expectations.
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Anticipate challenges and propose fabrication solutions early in the process.
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Support occasional site work, including installation or troubleshooting, as needed.
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Uphold a safe, clean, and organized work environment, promoting OSHA and ADKS safety standards.
What We’re Looking For:
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5+ years of professional scenic or theatrical carpentry, themed fabrication, or commercial millwork.
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Experience leading crews or mentoring junior carpenters.
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Strong ability to read and interpret design and shop drawings.
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High-level woodworking and fabrication skills, including table saw, panel saw, joinery, and specialized scenic carpentry methods.
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Familiarity with related trades (metalwork, rigging, paint, fiberglass, CNC) is a plus
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Problem-solver with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Safety-conscious; OSHA 10/30 or forklift certification is a bonus.
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Dependable, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced shop environment.
Why Join Us?
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Work with a creative, world-class team on projects seen by millions.
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Opportunities to grow with a company that’s expanding globally.
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A fun, fast-paced, never-boring environment.
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Exposure to a wide variety of fabrication projects.
Benefits include:
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Personal Time accrual of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked immediately upon hire
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Vacation Accrual: 4% of hourly compensation contributed by ADKS, payable in March of each year. Accrual begins after the initial 1000 hours worked
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Participation in the ADKS 401K plan following 90 days of employment and then at quarterly enrollment periods
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Retirement Annuity offered at no cost to the employee based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
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Participation in Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
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Participation in the ADK Studios Profit Sharing Plan following 3 years of employment. Employees must work a minimum of 1000 hours per calendar year, and ADKS must reach financial goals
Location:
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This position is for a role in our Argyle, New York Headquarters (1 hour north of Albany and approximately 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls). The shift is anticipated to be Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Range of Rates:
- $23.69 – $37.40 per hour + benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position, Collective Bargaining Agreement, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and, if applicable, the position’s location.
Adirondack Studios is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for this full-time hourly position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
We are sure you will find Adirondack Studios a fantastic place to work and look forward to hearing from you.
To learn more about who we are and the work that we do, visit our website and apply:
https://www.adkstudios.com/team/#careers
