Carpenter / Cabinet Builder — Trade Shows & Events

Job overview

The Carpenter / Cabinet Builder — Trade Shows & Events role is onsite in Addison, IL; compensation is not specified. Jack Morton designs and builds brand experiences, including custom exhibits and live activations for clients. The carpenter turns exhibit designs into precise, finished components that help bring trade shows and experiential brand environments to life. The role supports production quality and safe, efficient shop operations through fabrication, assembly, and installation work.

What you'll do

• Build custom exhibit components such as wall panels, cabinets, counters, and display fixtures
• fabricate templates, jigs, and fixtures
• construct and fit shipping crates
• prepare and finish veneers, laminates, and solid-surface materials
• cut, trim, sand, assemble, and install components
• operate woodworking machinery and hand tools safely
• interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders
• maintain production records and quality standards
• keep the workspace organized and safe.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

carpenter

cabinet builder

trade shows

events

addison il

jack morton worldwide

custom exhibits

woodworking

cabinetry

finish carpentry

blueprints

shop drawings

exhibit fabrication

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting prefers 6 months to 1 year of woodworking, cabinetry, or finish carpentry experience and requires a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent education and experience.

About the employer

Jack Morton Worldwide is hiring for this role. Industry: Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Sector: 56.