Entertainment Technician - (Stage Carpenter / Rigger)-Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

The Entertainment Technician - Stage Carpenter / Rigger is responsible for setup and operation of entertainment equipment.

Position Responsibilities

· Performs, but not limited to, the following: setup, operation, strike, inventory, construction and maintenance of all types of audio, lighting, staging, pipe and drape and musical equipment used in entertainment area/events.

· Experienced carpenter with ability to fabricate wooden boxes, stairs, frames, and scenic flats.

· Establish hang-points, motor attachments to permanent and non-permanent rigging points.

· Establish GAC Flex span set attachments to the truss, run and dress motor cables, focus speakers, focus of lighting fixtures and other tie-offs, run cable picks and ensure safety of scenic pieces to hang points.

· Check that all truss bolts are tight, and all pieces of flown equipment have safeties.

· Work with vendors and clients in verifying loads applicable to their production

· Visually inspect all hardware in use including motors and personnel lifts on an on-going basis

· Performs additional duties as required by the Department

Essential Functions

· Exposure to casino related environmental factors including but not limited to secondhand smoke, excessive noise, and hectic environments.

· Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

· Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts and/or unusual hours

· Lift and/or carry equipment, scenery or supplies weighing up to 75 pounds

· Climb a ladder or stairs

· Work at heights up to 90’ above the ground

· Maneuver scenery and supplies weighing up to 1500 pounds using pallet jacks, rolling carts or forklifts

· Drive a scissor lift

· Sit, stand, or walk for an entire shift, depending upon needs.

· Operate electric motors, hydraulic motors, and chain hoist motors.

· Operate electric saws, hammer, drill, screwdriver, pliers, wrenches, soldering irons, wire strippers and other hand tools.

· Able to work around loudspeakers, hazer and smoke machines, electricity and paint

· Communicate via telephone, radio and headset intercom system

· Bend and/or reach from ground level up to 6’ high

· Push and/or pull scenery or carts weighing up to 200 pounds

· Crawl 5 to 10 feet to get scenery setup up.

· Kneel to set up scenery

Requirements

· Ability to effectively communicate in English (Read, Write, Speak & Understand)

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

· Previous experience in performing the overall load in, strike, inventory and maintenance of all types of audio, lighting, musical and stage equipment used in all entertainment areas required

Benefits

• Free meal on shift
• Training & Development
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k,)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off

*Pay Rate: $35.00 per HR