Laborup

Carpenter / Cabinet Maker

Laborup  •  Smyrna, TN (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

We design and build immersive, interactive sets and environments that transport guests to entirely new worlds—combining craftsmanship, storytelling, and technical precision to create unforgettable experiences in the entertainment and attractions industry.

As a Scenic Carpenter, you’ll be part of a tight-knit fabrication team that turns design concepts into reality. From architectural set pieces and large-scale cabinets to finely crafted wooden props and specialty scenic elements, you’ll build a wide variety of components that are both beautiful and functional. Every piece you create will be installed in a real-world interactive experience that thousands of guests will engage with firsthand.

This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment that rewards focus, pride in workmanship, and a shared commitment to delighting our guests. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with specialists in CNC machining, finishing, scenic painting, and technical effects—each playing a role in bringing complex, multi-layered environments to life. The people who thrive here are problem-solvers, collaborators, and mission-driven builders who find real meaning in delivering joy and awe through hands-on craftsmanship.

We’re not just a woodshop—we’re a hospitality-first company. If you believe that carpentry can be a vehicle for creativity, storytelling, and purpose, this could be the place you stay and grow

Compensation:

  • $24 - $27
  • $2 / hr shift differential (on 2nd shift)

Shift:

  • 1st shift - 6:30am - 3:00pm
  • 2nd shift - 3:00pm - 11:30pm
  • Monday – Friday

Responsibilities

  • Cabinet & Set Construction – Build large-scale cabinetry, frames, and scenic elements using traditional and modern woodworking techniques.
  • Blueprint Interpretation – Read and build from shop drawings, assembly instructions, and production plans with precision and minimal supervision.
  • Joinery & Assembly – Execute basic to intermediate joinery, subassemblies, and final component builds to meet functional and aesthetic goals.
  • Component Finishing Prep – Collaborate with finishing and paint teams to ensure components are prepped and ready for downstream processes.
  • Material Handling & Tool Use – Operate saws, routers, drills, and other power tools safely and confidently in a busy production environment.
  • CNC Collaboration – Interface with CNC operators to fabricate, trim, and assemble routed components and pre-machined parts.
  • Inventory & Shop Support – Track part usage, request supply replenishment, and help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work alongside fabrication, paint, tech, and installation teams to ensure final product meets quality and performance goals.
  • R&D Support – Contribute to the development and prototyping of new components, props, and scenic systems.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Woodworking Experience – 3+ years of carpentry, cabinetry, scenic construction, or general fabrication; trim and finish carpentry a plus.
  • Blueprint Literacy – Comfortable interpreting build drawings, exploded views, and parts lists.
  • Tools & Equipment – Proficient in power tool safety and use; familiarity with shop equipment and layout best practices.
  • Mechanical Aptitude – Strong hands-on ability to solve problems and build functional, aligned components.
  • Production Focus – Able to meet deadlines, follow workflows, and support high-throughput production goals without sacrificing quality.
  • Team Player – Works well in a fast-paced team environment; willing to jump in and help (even if it means sweeping floors or packing trucks).
  • Attention to Detail – Takes pride in clean work, accurate dimensions, and guest-ready finishes.
  • Physical Capability – Able to lift up to 75 lbs and be on your feet throughout the shift.
  • Integrity & Work Ethic – Self-motivated, honest, and accountable; respectful of confidential company materials and plans.

Benefits

Compensation:

  • $24 - $27
  • $2 / hr shift differential (on 2nd shift)

Shift:

  • 1st shift - 6:30am - 3:00pm
  • 2nd shift - 3:00pm - 11:30pm
  • Monday – Friday

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Short and long term disability
  • 401k + match
  • Clear advancement path to Lead Fabricator, Project Manager, or Production Manager
Laborup

About Laborup

Laborup is the #1 AI powered talent platform for America’s industrial workforce. We use AI to create jobs, not take them away. We help HR and plant leaders hire and keep the skilled workers who keep plants running: machinists, welders, maintenance techs, operators, industrial electricians, and engineers. USA Today called us the “LinkedIn for blue collar workers,” and Forbes profiled our work in “How AI Is Solving America’s 1 Trillion Dollar Manufacturing Labor Crisis.”

Today we work with manufacturers from 50 person shops to large public companies with tens of thousands of employees, and the story is the same everywhere. It is hard to find talent, hard to keep good people, and staffing costs keep rising. In a market where filling critical industrial roles can take months and turnover is constant, Laborup helps teams move qualified workers from first contact to on site interview in days instead of weeks and keep them on the floor longer.

Most of the workers our customers need are not on LinkedIn or the usual job boards. Laborup uses AI to find this hidden workforce, call and text them, screen and qualify them, build real profiles, and match them directly to the plants and roles where they can succeed. For workers, that means real, permanent roles at serious manufacturers, not one off gigs. For companies, it is durable infrastructure for hiring and retention at scale in a labor market that will stay tight for years.

We work across nuclear, defense, and advanced manufacturing, as well as sectors like aerospace, automotive, and food production. Teams that use Laborup hire 5 to 10 times faster, see around 3 times better retention, and cut cost per hire by up to 50 to 70 percent. That turns into fewer empty shifts, fewer missed orders, more stable teams, and more capacity without more headache.

We are building the modern talent system for America’s industrial base with a simple long term goal: put a billion industrial workers to work in good jobs that matter.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Knoxville
Year Founded
Unknown
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