Production Operator

City of Mississauga; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Production Operator, where your expertise in technical operations will shine during exciting festivals and events. This role involves setting up and managing production systems, troubleshooting equipment, and leading production crews to ensure a seamless experience for attendees. You will work closely with clients and artists, making your contributions vital to the success of community events. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for live productions, this opportunity is perfect for you to showcase your skills and make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience operating production consoles for events.
• Advanced knowledge of production systems and equipment setup.

Responsibilities

• Setup and run production systems for festivals and events.
• Lead production crews and ensure safety during operations.

Skills

Advanced operational knowledge in production systems

Experience with production equipment setup and operation

Understanding of signal flow and troubleshooting

Knowledge of lighting, audio, and video protocols

Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure

Working knowledge of MS Office and industry software

Physical ability to lift production equipment

Tools

Digico

MA

ETC

Tricaster

QLab

Capture

Workbench

Job description

Production Operator

Req ID: 26113
Vacancy Type: Part-Time
Number of Positions: 20
Closing Date: 05/01/2025

The Live Event and Media Production team is looking for experienced Technical Operators. Working as part of a larger team, your expertise will be used to support Festivals and Events at Celebration Square, Meadowvale Theatre, and Paramount Fine Food Centre. Technical Operators are responsible for setting up and running festivals and events at each of these facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup Production Systems (Lighting, Audio, Video, Cameras, Staging, Rigging, etc.) and provide programming according to the event requirements.
• Create and maintain paperwork required to operate festivals or events, including plots, input lists, cue lists, etc.
• Work with clients and artists to ensure production requirements are met.
• Provide system troubleshooting and onsite repairs when required.
• Lead production crews in setups, operation, and changeovers.
• Follow best practices and ensure safety of staff, venue, and equipment at all times.
• Provide guidance to other staff to help develop and enhance their skills.
• Perform equipment onsite maintenance to ensure equipment stays in a state of good repair.

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced operational knowledge in at least one typical production system (Digico, MA, ETC, Tricaster, or similar), with 1 – 3 years experience operating consoles for festivals or events.
• Experience with setup and operation of production equipment and systems.
• Understanding of signal flow and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of the characteristics of different lighting, audio, or video protocols and how they function.
• Ability to produce high-quality work quickly under pressure.
• Working knowledge in standard computer and industry software such as MS Office, QLab, Capture, Workbench, etc.
• Ability to lift supplies and equipment such as lighting fixtures, staging decks, truss, motors, and other production equipment.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $21.19 - $26.76
Grade: PE
Hours of Work: Up to 40 hrs
Work Location: Meadowvale Community Theatre
Organization Unit: CMS/Technical Services, Tm 1 & Tm 2
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Recreation & Culture Division, Culture & Events
Non-Union/Union: Non Union