Event Production Crew Member — Setup, Rigging & Load-In

MDM Entertainment; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

MDM Entertainment, Schaumburg, IL, is seeking reliable individuals to join our production crew. No prior industry experience is required; strong work ethic, comfort with tools, and team spirit are valued.

You will load equipment, set up and tear down at venues around Chicago, follow plans, and ensure equipment is returned in good condition. Training is provided and advancement into specialized roles is possible.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs repeatedly and standing long hours.
• Comfortable with hand tools, ladders and basic hardware.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and ask questions when unclear.
• A quick learner who pays attention to details and works well on a team.
• Willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and varying schedules.
• Valid driver's license and experience driving vans/box trucks.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks with production equipment (cases, fixtures, staging, drape, furniture, and more).
• Setting up and tearing down installations at venues across the Chicago area.
• Working from packing lists and floor plans to place equipment accurately.
• Running cables, assembling hardware, hanging fixtures, and building out production elements under the direction of a crew lead.
• Handling equipment carefully and ensuring everything comes back in the same condition it left in.
• Driving company vans and box trucks to and from venues.
• Working as part of a team to hit tight setup deadlines.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Team player

Strong work ethic

Physically capable

Lift 50+ lbs

Comfort with tools

Attention to detail

Quick learner

Job description

MDM Entertainment, Schaumburg, IL, is seeking reliable individuals to join our production crew. No prior industry experience is required; strong work ethic, comfort with tools, and team spirit are valued.

You will load equipment, set up and tear down at venues around Chicago, follow plans, and ensure equipment is returned in good condition. Training is provided and advancement into specialized roles is possible.