Production Tech

Worlds of Fun; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Free uniforms

Free park admission

Guest tickets for friends/family

Food/merchandise discounts 25%

Job summary

Worlds of Fun is seeking Production Technicians to install and operate lights, sound, and other technical aspects for shows, parades, events, rides, and midways. You will join a team delivering immersive guest experiences and support park productions through set changes, show prep, and maintenance duties.

The role requires at least 1 year in technical theatre, with basic to intermediate lighting/sound knowledge, willingness to learn, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of technical theatre experience, preferably in sound and/or lighting.
• Minimum beginner to intermediate knowledge of theatrical lighting and/or sound.
• Ability and willingness to learn and collaborate with a team to meet goals.
• Must be 17 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to enhance park looks and sounds, creating the guest experience.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Constructing and installing new products in line with park creative direction.
• Troubleshooting equipment failure and resolving issues safely and efficiently.
• Assist with load in/out of park activities, productions, and events.
• Prepare facilities for shows and daily activities, ensuring smooth operation.

Skills

Technical theatre experience

Sound

Lighting

Job description

ONLY TAKING WHO WORKED AT WORLDS OF FUN IN 2024 & 2025 AT THIS TIME

Production Technicians make Worlds of Fun come alive with the installation and operation of lights, sound, and other technical aspects of the park, including shows, parades, special events, rides, and the atmosphere of the midways.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Paid training and FREE uniforms!
• FREE admission to Worlds of Fun and other parks!
• FREE tickets for friends and family!
• 25% discounts on Food and 25% discounts on Merchandise!
• Work with people from here, near and from all over the world!
• Employee-only RIDE nights, GAME nights and FREE FOOD events!

Overview:

ONLY TAKING WHO WORKED AT WORLDS OF FUN IN 2024 & 2025 AT THIS TIME

Production Technicians make Worlds of Fun come alive with the installation and operation of lights, sound, and other technical aspects of the park, including shows, parades, special events, rides, and the atmosphere of the midways.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Paid training and FREE uniforms!

• FREE admission to Worlds of Fun and other parks!
• FREE tickets for friends and family!
• 25% discounts on Food and 25% discounts on Merchandise!
• Work with people from here, near and from all over the world!
• Employee-only RIDE nights, GAME nights and FREE FOOD events!

Responsibilities:

• Working with a team to enhance park looks and sounds, creating the ultimate guest experience.
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Constructing and installing new products in a manner consistent with the artistic vision of park management, show producers and designers.
• Troubleshooting equipment failure and working to resolve any issues safely and efficiently.
• Assisting with load in and out of park activities, productions, and special events.
• Assisting guest artists, production crews and other outside labor/materials as assigned.
• Preparing facilities for shows, special events, and daily activities and ensuring smooth operation.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe work environment for all involved.
• Working with a team to enhance park looks and sounds, creating the ultimate guest experience.
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Constructing and installing new products in a manner consistent with the artistic vision of park management, show producers and designers.
• Troubleshooting equipment failure and working to resolve any issues safely and efficiently.
• Assisting with load in and out of park activities, productions, and special events.
• Assisting guest artists, production crews and other outside labor/materials as assigned.
• Preparing facilities for shows, special events, and daily activities and ensuring smooth operation.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe work environment for all involved.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of technical theatre experience, preferably in sound and/or lighting.
• Minimum beginner to intermediate knowledge of theatrical lighting and/or sound.
• Ability and willingness to learn and develop new skills and collaborate with a team to work towards project goals.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, lift, team lift, and carry technical equipment as well as work in high and/or low temperatures.
• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods and willingness to work extended hours as needed to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.