Entertainment Technician - (Stage Carpenter / Rigger)-Full Time
9 days ago
Atlantic City
Job Description About the Role The Entertainment Technician - Stage Carpenter / Rigger is responsible for setup and operation of entertainment equipment. Position Responsibilities · Performs, but not limited to, the following: setup, operation, strike, inventory, construction and maintenance of all types of audio, lighting, staging, pipe and drape and musical equipment used in entertainment area/events. · Experienced carpenter with ability to fabricate wooden boxes, stairs, frames, and scenic flats. · Establish hang-points, motor attachments to permanent and non-permanent rigging points. · Establish GAC Flex span set attachments to the truss, run and dress motor cables, focus speakers, focus of lighting fixtures and other tie-offs, run cable picks and ensure safety of scenic pieces to hang points. · Check that all truss bolts are tight, and all pieces of flown equipment have safeties. · Work with vendors and clients in verifying loads applicable to their production · Visually inspect all hardware in use including motors and personnel lifts on an on-going basis · Performs additional duties as required by the Department Essential Functions · Exposure to casino related environmental factors including but not limited to secondhand smoke, excessive noise, and hectic environments. · Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. · Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts and/or unusual hours · Lift and/or carry equipment, scenery or supplies weighing up to 75 pounds · Climb a ladder or stairs · Work at heights up to 90’ above the ground · Maneuver scenery and supplies weighing up to 1500 pounds using pallet jacks, rolling carts or forklifts · Drive a scissor lift · Sit, stand, or walk for an entire shift, depending upon needs. · Operate electric motors, hydraulic motors, and chain hoist motors. · Operate electric saws, hammer, drill, screwdriver, pliers, wrenches, soldering irons, wire strippers and other hand tools. · Able to work around loudspeakers, hazer and smoke machines, electricity and paint · Communicate via telephone, radio and headset intercom system · Bend and/or reach from ground level up to 6’ high · Push and/or pull scenery or carts weighing up to 200 pounds · Crawl 5 to 10 feet to get scenery setup up. · Kneel to set up scenery Requirements · Ability to effectively communicate in English (Read, Write, Speak & Understand) · High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required · Previous experience in performing the overall load in, strike, inventory and maintenance of all types of audio, lighting, musical and stage equipment used in all entertainment areas required Benefits • Free meal on shift, • Training & Development, • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k,), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off *Pay Rate: $35.00 per HR