Scenic Carpenter & Show Production Tech

Six Flags Over Georgia; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Over Georgia’s Live Entertainment Department is seeking a skilled Scenic Carpenter to create and build show and event products, while installing and maintaining technical equipment for productions.

You will work on crews that build, set up, operate and tear down live shows, reading plans and translating designer concepts into functional builds. Proficiency with hand and power tools is required; some shifts involve nights, weekends, and holidays in a dynamic park environment.

Qualifications

• Theatrical experience in scenic painting, props, carpentry or construction.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Basic reading of blueprints or plans.

Responsibilities

• Build new show and event products.
• Install, operate and maintain technical equipment.
• Work on crews that build, set up, operate and tear down live shows and events.
• Read, understand, and implement plans and blueprints.
• Translate plans and designer concepts into functional builds for shows and events.
• Assemble and install structures, equipment and infrastructure with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools required.
• Operate equipment such as golf carts, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts and other construction gear.
• Work individually or in a team setting.
• Install and operate show production equipment including sets, lights, sounds, video elements and props.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and resolve issues safely and efficiently.
• Assist with load in and load out of shows, events, Halloween Haunt and other park activities.
• Secure rentals, guest artists, production crews, and other outside labor/materials as assigned.
• Prepare facilities for daily activities and events.
• Ensure smooth operation of all events and shows.
• Collaborate with team to set up lights, staging, sets, sound, video and special effects.

Skills

Theatrical experience

Power tools

Read blueprints

Teamwork

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Six Flags Over Georgia’s Live Entertainment Department is seeking a skilled Scenic Carpenter to create and build show and event products, while installing and maintaining technical equipment for productions.

You will work on crews that build, set up, operate and tear down live shows, reading plans and translating designer concepts into functional builds. Proficiency with hand and power tools is required; some shifts involve nights, weekends, and holidays in a dynamic park environment.