Journeyman Carpenter

K2 Design and Fabrication | Henderson, Nevada | Full-Time | Non-Exempt About K2 Design and Fabrication K2 Design and Fabrication creates custom trade show exhibits, museum environments, branded interiors, visitor experiences, and other experiential structures. Our teams bring creative concepts to life through skilled fabrication, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to Quality, Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect. Build custom environments that people remember. K2 Design and Fabrication is seeking experienced Shop Production Journey-Level Fabricators to help create high-quality trade show exhibits, museum environments, branded interiors, and other custom experiential structures. This is a senior, hands-on shop position for a skilled fabricator who can interpret production drawings, coordinate assigned work, guide crew members, and deliver accurate, client-ready results safely and on schedule. What You'll Do Review production drawings, engineering details, work orders, bills of materials, schedules, and job-specific instructions before beginning work. Lay out, fabricate, assemble, finish, stage, pack, install, and dismantle custom exhibit components, architectural millwork, and experiential structures. Perform skilled woodworking, laminate and finish carpentry, hardware installation, fixture assembly, and coordination of graphics, lighting, electrical, audiovisual, and specialty components. Provide day-to-day direction and skills coaching to assigned crew members by communicating priorities, sequencing tasks, monitoring progress, and reinforcing quality standards. Conduct fit checks, pre-assembly, client-viewing preparation, punch-list corrections, labeling, protective packing, and shipment handoff. Inspect completed work for dimensional accuracy, fit, finish, function, cleanliness, and conformance to approved drawings. Track labor hours and material use, support job-cost documentation, and communicate safety, schedule, labor, material, or design concerns promptly. Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Graphics, Paint, Warehouse, Logistics, and outside vendors to maintain production flow. Use tools, machinery, ladders, lifts, rigging accessories, and personal protective equipment in accordance with training and company safety procedures. What You Bring High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and directly relevant experience. Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in custom exhibit fabrication, museum fabrication and installation, custom commercial interiors, architectural millwork, scenic fabrication, commercial carpentry, or a closely related field. Demonstrated ability to read and apply production drawings, shop drawings, dimensions, scales, cut lists, bills of materials, and written work instructions. Journey-level proficiency with measuring, layout, woodworking, assembly, fastening, and finishing tools and equipment. Ability to organize and direct the daily work of an assigned crew, communicate clearly, document work accurately, and collaborate under changing deadlines. Strong commitment to craftsmanship, safety, accountability, teamwork, and respectful communication. Preferred Experience Experience with museum exhibits, visitor centers, branded environments, trade show exhibits, scenic construction, or other custom experiential projects. Experience leading shop builds, trial fits, client previews, packing, show-site installation, dismantle, and post-show repair. Current job-related certifications or documented training in powered industrial trucks, aerial lifts, fall protection, rigging awareness, first aid/CPR, or OSHA safety. Work Environment and Physical Requirements This position works in active fabrication shops, warehouses, loading areas, convention facilities, museums, client sites, and installation environments. Work may involve noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, elevated work, uneven surfaces, changing temperatures, and extended or irregular schedules. The role may require standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, handling tools and materials, and moving or positioning components weighing up to 50 pounds. Team assistance or mechanical aids are used for heavier, awkward, or unsafe loads. Travel may be required based on project schedules. Reasonable accommodations are available as required by law. Why K2 Design and Fabrication? At K2 Design and Fabrication, you’ll help transform creative concepts into durable, memorable environments. We value Quality, Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect—and we’re looking for experienced fabricators who shares those standards. K2 Fabrication, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and legitimate business needs, consistent with applicable law. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr