Experiential Build-Out Lead – Trade Show & Custom Millwork

Job description

Experiential Build-Out Lead – Trade Show & Custom MillworkFull-Time | Mooresville, NC | Travel RequiredIs this you?Do you love figuring out how complex builds actually fit together—and then making them look flawless onsite?Do you enjoy leading crews, reading drawings, and solving problems fast when site conditions change?Do you want your fingerprints on custom exhibits, branded environments, and one-of-a-kind activations?If yes, you’ll feel at home at Breakthrough Productions. This is not a traditional production-line role; it’s a hands-on, last-mile build and install position where your judgment and craftsmanship shine.What you’ll tackleOnsite leadership & installationTravel to trade shows, events, activations, and client facilities nationwide for installs and dismantles.Assemble custom displays, cabinetry, millwork, scenic elements, fixtures, and immersive spaces.Lead or partner with installation crews and onsite labor to keep work flowing safely and on time.Install graphics, lighting, TVs, electronics, shelving, and specialty hardware.Read and interpret drawings to confirm assembly intent and sequencing.Troubleshoot field issues and adapt when reality doesn’t match the plan.Deliver clean, accurate, client-ready finishes while representing Breakthrough professionally.In-shop final assembly & mock-upsBuild partial or full mock-ups from completed components.Verify fit and function across all interfaces and connection points.Test doors, drawers, hinges, locks, panels, shelves, lighting, electronics, and hardware.Confirm assemblies are efficient to build, break down, and reassemble.Compare outcomes to drawings and approved renderings and flag discrepancies.Find and fix issues in our shop—not at the client’s event.Pre-flight project prepWork with Production, Procurement, Project Management, and Shipping to make sure everything ships ready for install, including:Installation hardwareGraphics and vinylTVs and electronicsLightingGreeneryFurnitureClient-supplied productsPurchased componentsSpecialty toolsReplacement partsAssembly instructionsOrganize and label components so anyone can follow the plan—even if they didn’t build it.Backgrounds that translateTrade show or exhibit installationCabinet installationCommercial millwork installationCustom cabinetryRetail fixture installationScenic fabricationEvent productionCustom fabricationFinish carpentryCommercial constructionDisplay or architectural installationHaven’t worked trade shows? If you’ve installed custom-built products in the field, your experience likely fits.Core capabilitiesMechanical aptitude and strong problem-solvingProficiency with hand and power toolsAbility to read shop/assembly drawingsCabinet or millwork install experience (big plus)Accurate assembly of custom componentsUnderstanding of fasteners, hinges, and connection/installation methodsField troubleshooting and adjustmentsDetail-obsessed quality mindsetIndependent work style with minimal oversightClear communication with PMs, clients, vendors, and tradesSpeed and organization under tight install windowsWilling and able to travelTravel rhythm & hoursExpect national travel and non-9–5 schedules during install windows, including:Early morningsLate nightsWeekendsOvernightsMulti-day tripsWhen not traveling, you’ll work from our fabrication facility in Mooresville, NC.Outcomes that define successProjects depart complete and fully tested.All install hardware and components are present and labeled.Onsite assembly mirrors the shop mock-up process.Issues are anticipated and addressed before shipment whenever possible.Installs are safe, on schedule, and on spec.The final product matches what the client purchased.PMs rely on you to push projects across the finish line.ProficienciesTroubleshooting SkillsTape Measure ReadingCabinet InstallationEquipment InstallationShop Math SkillsBlueprint Readingevent managementtradeshows

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mooresville, NC, 28115, US

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