Master Electrician/Board Operator

Amtshows; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance(everyone)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Amtshows in the United States seeks a Master Electrician (ME) and Board Op to assist with plot installation, design, and lighting duties for Original Shows and Celebrity Concerts as assigned. You will also assist with loading and unloading for shows and work closely with the Stage Manager.

Role includes operating the lighting console, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with touring teams to ensure safety and top production values for each performance.

Qualifications

• Install, focus, and program lighting systems for shows.
• Maintain and document lighting equipment maintenance and service.
• Oversee inventory and coordinate orders.
• Operate lighting console and cue lighting during performances.
• Ensure safety and production value across shows.

Responsibilities

• Execute installation, focus, and programming of the lighting system.
• Manage inventory and forward orders to TD as required.
• Troubleshoot lighting elements during performances.
• Run the lighting console and call cues during shows.
• Coordinate load in/out and rehearsals with Stage Manager.
• Assist with planning and scheduling elements of load in and load out.

Skills

Lighting programming

Lighting installation

Stage lighting

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Master Electrician certification

Tools

Lighting console

Moving lights

Fog machines

Job description

Immediate opening. Pay range $50 – $52k Full Benefits

Please send your resume to:[e-mail] . EnterME/Board OPin the subject line. Or click here to apply online:

Day one, we offer health, dental, vision, and life Insurance, generous PTO, and 9 paid Holidays, employee discounts, and after one year of service: 401(k) with company match. A unique work environment with great shows!

Summary

Master Electrician (ME), Board Op. (ETC Eos Ti), assist with plot installation and design, and execute Lighting Design (LD)/ME duties for Original Shows and Celebrity Concerts as assigned. Assists with loading and unloading for shows.

Duties

Original Shows/General

• Execute installation, focus, and programming of the lighting system
• Execute and document equipment maintenance and service
• Oversee inventory and forward orders to TD as required
• Oversee daily maintenance and troubleshooting of lighting equipment, including follow-spots, conventional and moving fixtures, foggers, consoles, and practicals, etc.
• Maintain plot, circuit, or patch list, focus chart, etc., and all documentation as needed
• Respond appropriately to emergencies during the performance of a show
• Run the lighting console and call lighting/spot cues during performances as required
• Float and swing Original Show as assigned by the Stage Manager
• Promote good communication and safety habits among the lighting crew during shows
• Maintain the design and maintenance of the Original Show design
• Assist in lighting research and design elements as assigned
• Program Original Show design as required/assigned
• Work as a Stage Technician as needed
• Attend design meetings and rehearsals as required
• Assist with planning and scheduling elements of load in, load out, and rehearsals
• Assist with research and development of various special effects, scenic elements, etc.
• inventory supplies, materials, tools, and equipment, etc., as required and/or assigned
• Assist in the assignment and organization of lighting, video, and follow-spot cues
• Help coordinate trusses and battens between scenery, props, lighting, etc.

Concerts & Events

• Coordinate advance work with touring personnel as required; estimates; primary contact
• Assist in re-configuring lighting as required
• Assist in operating all lighting equipment necessary for performances
• Troubleshoot lighting elements as necessary
• Run the lighting in the absence of the Touring LD
• Assist Touring LD in maintenance of lighting equipment and inventory

Stage Tech/Build

• Approximately 30% (+/-) of workload; varies due to each employee’s skills, work schedule, and build needs, etc.
• Work as Stage Tech as needed
• Assist with the construction, finishing, load-in and load-out of scenery and props
• Assist with the organization and transportation of set pieces between the theatre and the warehouse

General

• This position is responsible for maintaining safety, organization, and cleanliness, and ensuring the quality, consistency, and highest possible production values for all shows
• Additional duties may be assigned that are within the reasonable duties and functions of this position