Integration Technician - Arizona

Upstage Rentals; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement program

Job summary

Upstage Rentals in Phoenix seeks Theater Rigging Installers / Fly System Technicians to join our team installing professional rigging systems in theaters, schools, and performing arts centers across the region. If you're handy with tools, willing to learn, and able to work at heights, we provide training.

Experience in theater rigging is a plus but not required. You will read layouts, assemble counterweight fly systems, install track and wire rope lines, and help test and balance systems before

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with their hands and reading simple layouts.
• Willing to learn and train for rigging systems.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Install factory manufacturer and end-user rigging systems in theaters and schools.
• Assemble counterweight fly systems, battens, and pulley systems.
• Install wire rope lift lines and curtain track systems.
• Read layout drawings and follow installation plans.
• Work safely at heights using lifts, ladders, and catwalks.
• Help test and balance fly systems before project completion.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Hands-on

Detail oriented

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

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Seasonal Phoenix, AZ, US

Now Hiring: Theater Rigging Installers / Fly System Technicians

Do you enjoy working with your hands, working on a high-performing team, and building complex systems?

Our team installs professional theatrical rigging systems in performing arts centers, schools, and theaters across the region. These systems allow curtains, lighting, scenery, and stage equipment to safely fly above the stage using counterweights, pulleys, wire rope, and fly rail systems.

Upstage is actively looking for technically minded individuals to join our team installing these theatrical rigging systems.

Experience with theater rigging is great—but not required . If you're good with tools, can learn quickly, and enjoy working on unique projects, we can train you.

What You'll Do

• Install factory manufacturer & end user rigging systems in theaters and school auditoriums
• Assemble counterweight fly systems, battens, and pulley systems
• Install wire rope lift lines and curtain track systems
• Work with technical components like blocks, arbors, and rigging hardware
• Read layout drawings and follow installation plans
• Work safely at heights using lifts, ladders, and catwalks
• Help test and balance fly systems before project completion

Who We're Looking For

• Technical aptitude and comfortable working with their hands
• Detail oriented individuals with strong problem-solving abilities
• Safety conscientious and comfortable working at heights & able to lift 50 lbs.
• Reliable, hardworking, and hungry to learn and understand systems and equipment
• Experience in construction, carpentry, stage production, or technical work is a plus
• Consistent team player and loves to learn and take pride in excellence in execution

Bonus Experience

• Theater rigging or stagehand work
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Structural or technical installation
• Scissor lift or boom lift operation
• Read blue prints and equipment schematics

Why This Job Is Unique

You’ll help build the systems that make live performances possible. Every project is different—from high school performing arts centers to professional theaters—and you'll be working on equipment that literally moves the stage.

Company Core Values:

• UNITY - 100% aligned in purpose, actions & customer focus
• PASSION - Love the work we do & actively engage in making a difference
• SPEED - Perform high-quality work safely with urgency & responsiveness
• TEAMWORK - Our collective strength amplifies our capabilities and success
• ACCOUNTABILITY - See it, Own it, Solve It, Do it – with flexibility & integrity
• GRIT - We persistently & positively tackle all challenges & obstacles
• EXPERTISE - Our talent, training, equipment & execution is world-class

Note: The knowledge, skills, abilities, physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Shifts & Schedule

• Days & Nights
• (401K) Retirement program is available for qualified employees
• Eligibility Requirements: 500 Hours within 6 months
• Employee Match Up To 4%