Live Show Automation & Rigging Technician

Feld Entertainment, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Feld Entertainment is seeking a skilled Automation Rigging Technician to support live productions. You will help set up and tear down rigging, trussing, automation systems and winch motors, while guiding local crews to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires an Associate degree or higher in Technical Theatre and hands-on experience with aerial fly systems. willingness to tour domestically and internationally is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate degree or higher in Technical Theatre and/or 2-4 years real world experience in aerial automation fly systems.
• Experience with automation drive racks, winches, power, Ethernet switches, fixed speed and variable speed motors; ability to swap motors and wiring at height.
• Able to tour year-round domestically and internationally and understand theatrical terms and directions.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in setup and teardown of rigging, trussing, automation systems, winch motors, and related gear while directing local crews.
• Repair and maintain automation equipment and hardware per supervisors and Best Practice Safety Standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Read technical docs

Work at heights

Team player

Education

Associate degree or higher in Technical Theatre

2-4 years experience in aerial automation

Job description

Feld Entertainment is seeking a skilled Automation Rigging Technician to support live productions. You will help set up and tear down rigging, trussing, automation systems and winch motors, while guiding local crews to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires an Associate degree or higher in Technical Theatre and hands-on experience with aerial fly systems. willingness to tour domestically and internationally is essential for this position.