Job Description

Shop Foreman/Welder/Fabricator,
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Job Dates,
03/30/20 \x96 01/07/21,
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Pay,
$450-$550/wk. B.O.E. Plus housing per week,
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The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County is seeking a SHOP FOREMAN/WELDER/FABRICATOR for its 2019 season. The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County is a professional non-profit theater located roughly 55 miles east of New York City on Long Island in Bellport, NY. We work in two main theaters, the Gateway Playhouse, our 500-seat home theater, and the Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts, the 1200 seat road house, where we present at least two shows in each season. Salary is negotiable, and on-site housing is provided. Gateway will also assist with transportation to and from its location in New York. Please submit a cover letter, and resume w/ references (3 preferred) as well as any examples of previous work,
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We no longer operate on a true summer-stock schedule,
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Our season includes:,
Summer:,
EVITA,
NEXT TO NORMAL,
MATILDA,
A GENTLEMAN\x92S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER,
NEWSIES,
2 Large Scale Children\x92s Theater productions:,
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR,
MOANA JR,
Fall:,
Haunted House in October,
November Show \x96 TBD,
Winter:,
Holiday Musical,
NYE show,
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The successful candidate will be experienced in high volume scenic production and fabrication. the welder/fabricator will be required to work with the technical director to interpret draftings and request resources and materials needed for projects. ,
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Qualifications/Requirements:,
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\x95 Excellent written and verbal communication skills ,
\x95 Clean, organized, and efficient ,
\x95 Working knowledge of both MIG and TIG welding, working primarily with steel, some aluminum. ,
\x95 Knowledge of Theatrical building techniques.,
\x95 Ability to read working drawing and plans.,
\x95 Unique problem solving,
\x95 Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others,
\x95 Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work quickly and accurately with attention to detail,
\x95 Ability to safely lift 60+ pounds.,
\x95 Managerial or mentoring experience is a plus. ,
\x95 Rigging/Flying (hemp and counter weight fly systems) a plus,
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Welder/Fabricator Job Responsibilities include:,
-Loading in and changing over technical elements or each production ,
-Constructing scenery on an as needed basis.,
-Constructing/refurbishing sets that have been rented for a production.,
-Refurbishing sets for our rental department,
-Loading, unloading, and cross loading of scenic trailers.,
-Keeping the Scenic shop and work areas clean and safe.,
-Works with TD and ATD to interpret draftings and shop drawings ,
-Maintains inventory of materials, equipment, and consumables- keeps TD updated regularly ,
-Fabricates scenery, equipment, parts, components, and hardware as required by the needs of the production and facilities ,
-Supervises and instructs apprentices and interns in assisting with fabrication as assigned ,
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