Senior Event Production Tech - Lead Onsite & Gear

avad3 Event Production; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% company match after 90 

70% company-paid medical benefits

100% company-paid First Stop Health

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off: 20 personal days + 7‑18

Job summary

avad3 Event Production in Lowell, Arkansas is seeking a Senior Event Production Tech to join our on-site team for local events in NWA and nationwide projects.

You will lead load-ins, operate gear across audio, video, lighting, and staging, and coordinate tech plans with production managers. Expect travel to about 18 events annually and hands-on growth in a dynamic, small-business environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in live event production (audio, video, lighting)
• Working knowledge of professional-grade event gear and systems (cabling, signal flow, troubleshooting)
• Strength in at least one department: Audio, Video or Lighting; broad proficiency across all departments
• Willingness to travel to around 18 events annually
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive vans/box trucks is a plus
• Comfort with physical labor, including lifting heavy gear and long show cycles

Responsibilities

• Prep, test, and pack all show-specific gear based on project needs and technical requirements
• Build and submit tech plans for assigned events, including gear lists, cable plans, and setup notes
• Execute load-ins, show operation, and strikes, serving as a lead technician on-site as needed
• Operate and troubleshoot gear across audio, video, lighting and staging disciplines
• Maintain equipment and report necessary repairs or replacements proactively
• Coordinate with production managers to ensure tech plans align with client expectations and production goals
• Load and unload trucks; maintain gear organization and safety throughout the process
• Assist in continuous improvement of shop and gear prep systems

Skills

Technical event gear

Reliability

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Tools

Vectorworks

MA3 Consoles

ProPresenter

Job description

avad3 Event Production in Lowell, Arkansas is seeking a Senior Event Production Tech to join our on-site team for local events in NWA and nationwide projects.

You will lead load-ins, operate gear across audio, video, lighting, and staging, and coordinate tech plans with production managers. Expect travel to about 18 events annually and hands-on growth in a dynamic, small-business environment.