Arena Staging & Rigging Technician

Mohegan Sun; Mohegan (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Native American Preference

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in Connecticut seeks an experienced staging and rigging technician to load in, set up, operate, and maintain all types of staging and rigging for entertainment events. You will unload trucks, install and tear down touring production elements, and manage elevated seating and scenery for varied productions.

The role requires 60 ft+ rigging work, competency in CAD tools, and prior experience with arena environments.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience with theatrical staging and rigging equipment.
• Experience rigging in an arena environment.
• Ability to work at heights 60 ft or higher as a high rigger.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and CAD-based rigging plotting.
• Theatrical carpentry experience.
• Certification to operate forklifts and mobile lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and set up touring production elements (build stages, boxing rings, basketball courts, temporary ice rinks).
• Perform ground, high rigging, and R-1 events.
• Maintain elevated seating units in the arena.
• Build scenic elements for Entertainment and Special Events departments.
• Inspect and maintain chain hoist inventory.

Skills

Theatrical staging

Rigging equipment

Arena rigging

Theatrical carpentry

CAD software

Vectorworks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Fork trucks

Motorized pallet jacks

Scissor lifts

Boom lifts

Job description

Mohegan Sun in Connecticut seeks an experienced staging and rigging technician to load in, set up, operate, and maintain all types of staging and rigging for entertainment events. You will unload trucks, install and tear down touring production elements, and manage elevated seating and scenery for varied productions.

The role requires 60 ft+ rigging work, competency in CAD tools, and prior experience with arena environments.