Job Description

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

The I&L Mechanic supports the disassembly and reassembly of scenic set pieces according to establish engineering drawings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Disassemble and reassemble set pieces and show elements. This will include loading, unloading, securing and stabilizing loads for travel in closed semi-trailers and various types of open, flat-bed trailers.
• Assure SAFE & proper usage of power tools and equipment. Responsible for the maintaining, cleaning, and organizing of supplies and workspace.
• Interact professionally and proficiently with truck drivers that are picking up and delivering to our warehouses.
• Execute general rigging practices such as use of automated and manual chain hoists, span-sets and related hardware to lift and move large, heavy pieces during the shipping, disassembly, and reassembly processes.
• Maintain a high level of detail and concern for the proper disassembly methods and protection of the finished surfaces, paint and applied finishes during the break-down, strapping & securing process.
• Collaborate on a variety of projects including changeover preparations, show installations, off-site marketing functions, inventory management, and on/offsite warehouse operations.
• All other duties as assigned including providing support and assistance to departments such as but not limited to framing, carpentry, painting, props, decor, facilities, and special projects.

Prerequisites:

• General understanding of arena rigging/lifting techniques
• Mechanical aptitude and an ability to use and understand a variety of tools including power tools, SAE, and metric socket sets
• Ability to operate lifts and industrial machinery (or be trained to operate)
• Comfortable working at various heights
• Attention to detail and technical creativity
• Problem solving and solutions-focused mindset
• Proficiency in interpreting and navigating digital technical drawings
• Previous theater experience or experience in construction related tasks that relate directly to theatrical sets and scenery, flats, drops, props and decor is helpful but not required.
• Previous warehouse shipping/receiving and logistics experience helpful.

Experience

• 1 - 2 years: Theatrical construction, warehouse, shipping & receiving, and/or logistics experience. Experience with theatrical sets and scenery, flats, drops, props and decor is helpful.

Education

• High School or better

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