On-Site Event Rigging Technician

Encore; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore is seeking an Associate Rigger to perform rigging activities in hotel/convention center environments, prioritizing safety and quality per Encore guidelines. You will gather tools, set hang-points, connect hoists, inspect cabling, and support lift operations under supervision.

The role requires climbing to heights, coordinating with crews, and staying compliant with SOPs and safety standards. Experience is limited, but training will be provided to ensure safe, precise rigging for events.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of exposure to rigging and technical production.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Rigging 300 (1-day in person class).
• Lift Certification.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights exceeding 15 ft.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools and equipment and spotting lift movements.
• Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss, connect/run and dress motor cables, run cable picks, ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points and proper use of all truss protection equipment, inspect all cabling tie-offs.
• Final safety checks.
• Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety.
• Follow all manufacturer’s recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts.
• Learn and implement Encore Rigging and Safety SOP’s.
• Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts.
• Escalate any problems with hardware to supervisor.

Skills

Rigging basics

Safety awareness

Height work tolerance

Team coordination

Ground rigging

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Rigging 300 training

Job description

Encore is seeking an Associate Rigger to perform rigging activities in hotel/convention center environments, prioritizing safety and quality per Encore guidelines. You will gather tools, set hang-points, connect hoists, inspect cabling, and support lift operations under supervision.

The role requires climbing to heights, coordinating with crews, and staying compliant with SOPs and safety standards. Experience is limited, but training will be provided to ensure safe, precise rigging for events.