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Open Position: Carpenter/Cabinetmaker


Location:              High Springs, FL (Near Gainesville)

Job Type:              Full-time | In-person

Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience + full benefits package

ThemeWorks is hiring skilled Carpenters with strong finish carpentry experience to fabricate high-quality scenic elements, cabinetry, and custom-built components for immersive environments — from museums and zoos to large-scale themed attractions.

What You’ll Do:

  • Fabricate and assemble cabinets, shelving, fitted furniture, and scenic carpentry elements
  • Perform finish carpentry work to high visual and craftsmanship standards
  • Interpret technical drawings and shop documentation
  • Operate carpentry tools and shop equipment safely and efficiently
  • Collaborate with artists, fabricators, and project managers across departments
  • Maintain quality control throughout fabrication and installation

What We’re Looking For: 

  • Experience as a finish carpenter or cabinet maker
  • Previous experience fabricating or installing cabinetry, shelving, or custom furniture
  • Ability to read shop drawings, and translate into precise fabrication
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship
  • Motivated to continually develop technical knowledge and skills
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a hands-on shop environment

Why Work at ThemeWorks? 

  • Because craft still matters. We build one-of-a-kind environments where skill, precision, and pride in workmanship are expected.
  • Because you’ll work with real materials and real expectations. This isn’t disposable construction—projects often combine wood, metal, composites, and finishes, built by teams that value problem-solving and collaboration.
  • Because your work is visible. What you build lives in museums, theme parks, and public spaces nationwide.
  • Because the shop culture matters. Respect, accountability, and teamwork guide how we work every day.

What We Offer: 

  • Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation, holidays & sick time
  • A diverse, creative, and tight-knit team
  • Opportunities for growth, training, and hands-on experience with unique builds

About ThemeWorks: 

We are a multidisciplinary fabrication studio based in High Springs, Florida. Since 1995, we’ve taken on ambitious projects that push artistic and technical limits — from museum exhibits to large-scale themed installations.

ThemeWorks is a drug-free workplace.

ThemeWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at (386) 454-7500. This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.