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Exhibit Fabricator (Saginaw, Michigan)

Morley Companies, Inc., Saginaw Township North, MI, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


About the Role
Location: Saginaw, Michigan (On Site)

Are you an experienced craftsman / craftswoman interested in creating museum and trade show exhibits?

If you have strong finish carpentry, fabrication and/or welding skills, we'd love to talk to you about becoming custom exhibit builder on the Morley fabrication team!

Plan and build

Trade show exhibits for high-end and Fortune 500 clients

Permanent installations for schools and museums

Creative brand experiences and more

You’ll work in our spacious, heated, up-to-date shop / warehouse in Saginaw, Michigan. Tasks include exhibit design, construction, inspection, packing, shipping, setup and tear-down.

Work Location

Corporate office in Saginaw Township, close to shopping and restaurants

Friendly, casual environment

Access to free on-site workout facility

Perks like tickets to local events

What You’ll Do

Become part of our team of fabricators

Work closely with the Operations Supervisor to learn and collaborate on best practices

Keep projects moving and ensure time is used constructively

Exhibit design, construction, inspection, packing, shipping, setup and tear-down

Help with design specifications for exhibit components as needed

Fabricate / refurbish exhibit components and crates for projects and events

Build components to specification using finish carpentry skills

Stage exhibit properties for inspection and preview

Retrieve, assemble, inspect, prepare and pack exhibit components, parts, samples and miscellaneous items for show preview

Define component packaging, crating, dimensions and weights. Provide to the shipping department for estimating / shipping.

Prior to shipment, create an inventory / packing list of items as needed

Create detailed setup / packing instructions for labor personnel to follow as needed

Outbound shipping as needed

Handle documentation associated with the role (as-built blueprints, time tracking, purchasing paperwork) as needed

Help maintain organization for all tools and equipment in the fabrication area

Provide warehousing and exhibit property inventory support as needed

Serve as forklift operator as needed

Repair or remodel corporate facilities as needed

Limited travel to help with setup or on-site show supervision (as required and scheduled by the Operations Supervisor)

Skills for Success
Required Skills

Solid work ethic

Flexible attitude

Time management skills

Able to:

Navigate dynamic requests and deadlines

Handle any challenges that occur during fabrication

Problem solve and recommend solutions

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Able to use computers as needed

Eligibility Requirements

Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

10+ years' experience in finish carpentry/woodworking, fabrication and/or welding

Have a valid drivers license

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in:

Blueprint reading

Customer care

Painting and scenic work

Electrical applications

Trade show booths and assembly

Materials and hardware knowledge and procurement

Able to:

Lift 50 pounds unassisted

Work on site at our office in Saginaw, Michigan, daily

Work our typical fabrication schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern time

Travel when required (limited) to assist with setup or on-site show supervision as scheduled

Nice to Have

Proficient in hand welding, MIG welding, aluminum welding and / or stick welding

Welding certifications

Experience in:

CNC operations

Using CAD software

Vinyl or graphic wrap

3-D modeling

Associate’s degree

Formal trade school training

Chauffeurs driver license (This position may require vehicle driving responsibilities. Should business needs require, management will explore opportunities to make sure appropriate qualifications are in place.)

Why Join Our Morley Family
At Morley, your paycheck is just the start – add in health coverage, wellness resources and financial benefits, and you get a total compensation package designed to support you in work and in life.

Health & Wellness Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Associate wellness program with rewards for annual checkups

Programs to quit tobacco use and manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma)

Financial Benefits

401(k) with match

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life insurance

Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance

Benefits to Make Your Life Easier

24/7 online access to doctors through Teladoc

24/7 nurse help desk

Patient advocacy with free 24/7 support for benefit questions and claims

Guidance for family, financial and estate planning (including wills)

About Morley
Our mission is to deliver extraordinary experiences.

We do this by leading with humility, embracing everyone, sweating the details and moving mountains (making the impossible possible) – for our associates and for the world-leading companies that partner with us.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote a caring and respectful work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@morleynet.com.

Thank you for your interest in Morley.

Notices

Morley utilizes E-Verify during onboarding for all hires. Click here to learn more about E-Verify and your right to work.

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