Joinery - Events Carpenter

Joinery - Events Carpenter


Company
The Designer Advertising & Publishing
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
15 days ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
Job Title: Carpenter for Advertising and Event Exhibitions

Summary:

The Carpenter for Advertising and Event Exhibitions is responsible for the construction, installation, and maintenance of temporary structures, props, and set pieces for advertising and event exhibitions. This includes working with blueprints, cutting and shaping wood, and using a variety of hand and power tools. The ideal candidate will have experience in carpentry and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Cut and shape wood to specified dimensions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, such as saws, drills, and hammers.
• Build, install, and maintain temporary structures, such as stages, booths, and displays.
• Fabricate and install signage, such as banners, posters, and lightboxes.
• Construct props and set pieces for events.
• Repair and maintain existing structures and fixtures.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations.
• Work with other tradespeople, such as electricians and painters.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in carpentry.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good physical stamina.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Physical Demands:
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30KG.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Environment:
• The work environment is usually well-lit and ventilated.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, dust, and chemicals.

About The Designer Advertising & Publishing:

DNA, Designer Advertising and Publishing, is a "One Stop Solution" for all of your media/visual communication needs in Abu Dhabi. DNA has risen to become one of the industry's most trusted names. We have expanded in size and now have a large format printing setup that is unquestionably one of the largest in the UAE, as well as a great fabric printing capability. With decades of experience, DNA is a prominent provider of signage in Abu Dhabi. We have refined the art of producing and distributing wayfinding signage, as well as indoor and outdoor signs. We are experts in the design, fabrication, and installation of retail and commercial signage. DNA expanded his firm into the event and interior design industries to better serve his clients, where we have a fully equipped capentary unit with a Hitech machine.

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