JOB POSTING: LEAD FABRICATOR

Position Summary

Bad Monkey Props is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Fabricator to join our shop team. This role is primarily hands-on and requires advanced expertise in carpentry, MIG/TIG welding, and project execution.

The Lead Fabricator works closely with project management to determine fabrication approaches and practical solutions based on the needs of each project. This position will play a key role in maintaining the high standards of craftsmanship and professionalism that define our work.

The ideal candidate will also have experience in additional fabrication disciplines such as CNC operation, Laminate finish application, and Pneumatic actuator systems, and will demonstrate an interest in continuing to learn and grow within a multi-disciplinary fabrication environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Execute high-quality prop builds using a wide range of materials and fabrication methods

  • Collaborate with project managers and shop staff to determine build strategies and fabrication solutions

  • Interpret project drawings and build plans to produce accurate and durable finished work

  • Lead assigned projects through fabrication and finishing phases while maintaining production timelines

  • Troubleshoot technical challenges through creative problem-solving and collaboration

  • Estimate material needs and communicate supply requirements to project management

  • Occasionally oversee and coordinate small teams of overhire labor (typically 1–4 people) as assigned

  • Sustain a safe and orderly work environment by regularly cleaning, maintaining, and organizing tools and equipment.

  • Assist with shop inventory awareness and coordinate restocking needs with shop leadership

  • Occasionally open and close the shop during normal business hours

  • Uphold Bad Monkey Props standards of craftsmanship, professionalism, and quality control

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a lead fabricator, carpenter, or prop builder in a professional fabrication environment

  • Advanced carpentry skills and strong knowledge of tools, materials, and construction methods

  • Proficiency in steel and aluminum MIG welding

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and build documentation

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project management

  • Detail-oriented approach with a focus on precision, durability, and clean finishing

  • Ability to work independently while supporting a team-based shop environment

  • Ability to lift/maneuver 70lbs (Singel ¾ sheet plywood)

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience in any of the following areas is strongly preferred:

  • TIG welding

  • CNC operation

  • Joinery and advanced woodworking techniques

  • Laminate finish application

  • Pneumatic actuator systems

  • Practical prop lighting and low-voltage electrical integration

  • Foam fabrication

  • Familiarity with Broadway/theatrical production standards

Candidates who demonstrate curiosity and an interest in expanding their fabrication skill set are strongly encouraged to apply.

Schedule

  • Standard shop hours are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday

  • Optional Saturdays may be available or required depending on production workload and deadlines

Compensation

  • $45 per hour

  • Overtime begins after 40 hours per week

  • Overtime is paid at 1.5x hourly rate

  • Payroll is processed weekly (Monday–Saturday pay period) and issued on Thursdays

Benefits

Bad Monkey Props offers the following benefits:

  • ICHRA health coverage plan administered through Venteur

    • Monthly company contribution of $600

    • Employees select individual plans, with dental and vision options available

    • Health contributions may be deferred for an equivalent payroll substitution

  • Two (2) weeks paid time off annually

  • Eleven (11) paid company-observed holidays, including major federal holidays such as New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

  • Resume

  • Portfolio (digital link or PDF preferred)

Send applications to:
Jobs@Badmonkeyprops.com

Subject line: Lead Fabricator Application – [Your Name]

Application Deadline: Friday February, 27th

Bad Monkey Props is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply