Stage Technician: Live Event Rigging & Set Builder

Tait Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TAIT Group is seeking a Stage Technician to collaborate with Production Staff on the set-up and strike down of live events. You will read plans, install stage sets, and ensure equipment is prepared according to client instructions.

Successful candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent, prefer Stage Tech experience, and possess strong problem solving, communication, and organizational skills. You must be able to lift up to 70 lbs and work a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous Stage Tech experience preferred.
• Effective problem solving and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic math functions (addition, subtraction).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to lift/move up to 70 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to maintain work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the initiative to learn and be trained on various types of equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assists with onsite load-in and load-out of staging and production equipment in accordance to client instruction
• Install stage sets including carpentry, trussing rigging, etc.
• Inspect equipment to ensure orders are filled accurately for proper stage install
• Read, understand and implement plans and blueprints
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks
• Identify damaged items
• Assist in inventory counts
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Stage tech experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Physical strength

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

TAIT Group is seeking a Stage Technician to collaborate with Production Staff on the set-up and strike down of live events. You will read plans, install stage sets, and ensure equipment is prepared according to client instructions.

Successful candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent, prefer Stage Tech experience, and possess strong problem solving, communication, and organizational skills. You must be able to lift up to 70 lbs and work a flexible schedule.