Staging Technician (Trade Shows & Events)
Jack Morton Worldwide
Job Description
Job Description
Experience Without Limits. Come shape the future of brand experience.
At Jack Morton, we create, and build, head-turning, smile-inducing, impact driving brand experiences. We exist to redefine what experiential can achieve, helping clients unlock the full value of experiences.
That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one - building on ideas, pushing boundaries, and showing up for each other. Here, you'll do your best work, grow fast, and collaborate across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.
This is a place where curiosity drives what's next, boldness raises the bar, and we win together. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the people behind it.
Experience without limits — in your work, your growth, and your impact.
**Must be able to work onsite in Addison five days a week**
At Jack Morton, we create experiences that move people. The Staging Technician (Trade Shows & Events) plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in bringing those experiences to life. This position is responsible for the in-house preparation, installation, dismantling, packing, cleaning, and repair of exhibit structures and related components in advance of event execution.
You'll help ensure every build is delivered safely, accurately, and at the highest standard of quality before it ever reaches the client floor.
What You'll Do
Build & Prepare Exhibit Structures
- Stage, install, and dismantle exhibits and related components
- Assemble and construct exhibit structures according to specifications
- Prepare all required materials and components for internal and onsite execution
- Review blueprints and technical drawings to determine structure dimensions and build requirements
Quality & Execution
- Review staged projects to ensure accuracy and quality completion
- Inspect exhibit components for damage, completeness, and readiness
- Support repairs, cleaning, and refurbishment of exhibit materials
Logistics & Coordination
- Coordinate with internal teams and contractors on inventory, cleaning, repairs, and assembly tasks
- Maintain organized tracking of exhibit components and materials
- Follow established time tracking and production reporting processes
Safety & Equipment Operation
- Operate forklifts and aerial lifts (including scissor lifts) safely and effectively
- Comply with all company, venue, and federal health and safety regulations
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environments
Problem Solving & Support
- Identify and resolve project-related issues as they arise
- Collaborate with supervisors to ensure timely and effective solutions.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1–2 years of related experience in staging, fabrication, production, or a similar hands-on environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints or technical drawings
- Experience with exhibit, event, or fabrication builds strongly preferred
- Forklift and aerial lift (scissor lift) operation experience preferred or required depending on site
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment
- Team-oriented mindset with strong communication and collaboration skills
Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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