Creative Specialists should have a true love for fabrication and design, the ability to successfully perform many facets of the fabrication process (carpentry, scenic painting, scenic casting, assembly, metal, automated machines), and a true desire to continue the learning process to increase their skills. Mid-level carpentry skills, full understanding of all major shop tools (table saw, lathe, planer, joiner, miter saw, etc., and all hand held power tools) operating procedures, general maintenance procedures, and safety procedures.