Stage technician jobs in Finland
Stage technicians control different aspects of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. They prepare and perform the setup, program the equipment and operate various systems. Stage technicians take care of lighting, sound, video, sets and/or fly systems. Their work is based on plans, instructions and calculations. They can work in small venues, theatres and other small artistic productions.
Stage technician - Which skills are essential?
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Interpret an artist's explanation or demonstration of their artistic concepts, inceptions and processes and strive to share their vision.
Manual drawing or sketching of stage layouts.
Set up and try out lighting states.
Operate projection equipment safely and efficiently to project images on a background in an artistic or cultural context.
Install chain hoists in building constructions.
Create technical drawings and documentation within the lighting department.
Prepare and manage the provision of electrical power for different areas.
Distribute control signals between light boards, dimmers and other lighting equipment. Control systems can be either DMX or network based.
Set up, rig, connect, test and tune audio equipment on stage.
Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.
Operate control systems for stage movement, e.g. flying mechanisms. Use manual or electric systems.
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Anticipate possible technical problems with lighting equipment.
Safely pack sensitive electronic equipment for storage and transport.
Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.
Take steps to prevent fire in a performance environment. Make sure the space complies with fire safety rules, with sprinklers and fire extinguishers installed where necessary. Make sure staff are aware of fire prevention measures.
Remove and store various types of electronic equipment safely after use.
Correct settings or positions for your working instruments and adjust them before starting operations.
Set up, test and operate a complex audio system, based on a given sound concept. This could be a permanent as well as a temporary installation.
Set up, connect and test lighting equipment in a live performance environment.
Operate an audio mixing system during rehearsals or during live performances.
Install, connect and try out light board in a live performance environment.
Put together all prepared scenic elements to prepare the rehearsal set.
Set up, connect and operate dimmer equipment (with plug and socket) in a live performance environment.
Adjust the controls of projection equipment to obtain a clear and well-positioned image.
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders.
Anticipate possible technical problems with scenic elements.
Assemble scenic elements, dance and stage floors and stage cloths, based on written documents
Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution for performance and art facility purposes under supervision.
Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.
Take apart all prepared scenic elements after the rehearsal.
Handle and assemble equipment and scenery material during rehearsal or on stage.
Interpret the designs and other scenic drawings to clearly mark the information from the ground plans to the stage area.
Change-over of scenic elements during performance, and follow the relevant documentation during performance.
Light a show based on concrete production needs.
Use trusses, metal structures that derive strength from their construction involving triangular shapes, to construct stages for performances.
Monitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.
Make sure to set up equipment according to deadlines and time schedules.
Inspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.
Provide power distribution for light, stage, sound, video and recording purposes.
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.
Focus already installed conventional lighting equipment, based on directions and information from somebody on the floor.
Stage technician - Which skills are useful but not essential?
File and document a production in all its phases right after the performance period so that it can be reproduced and all relevant information remains accessible.
Operate follow spots during a live performance based on visual cues or documentation.
Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
Manage and monitor technical resources stock to ensure that production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
Operate a light board during rehearsal or live situations, based on visual cues or documentation.
Observe the show, anticipate and react to possible technical problems, ensuring optimal artistic quality.
Assess risks, propose improvements and describe measures to be taken on a production level in performing arts.
Intervene in the case of a fire in order to extinguish the fire or limit the effects pending the arrival of emergency services according to training and procedures.
Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.
Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution independently. Measure and power up an installation.
Adjust plans to other locations with regards to the artistic concept.
Prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows. Check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment. Anticipate possible technical problems during a live show.
Anticipate possible problems with mechanical and electromechanical stage equipment.
Draw and design stage settings and layouts using software like CAD.
Take necessary precautions while preparing, transporting, storing, installing and operating pyrotechnical materials and explosives of class T1 and T2.
Recommend technical solutions, including systems, to the client within the framework of a project.
Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
Check, maintain and repair electrical, mechanical and optical lighting elements.
Market one's own strengths in terms of skills and knowledge.
Make sure an installed technical system is adequately transferred and signed off for.
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
Consult with different people and groups who hold a stake in the production. Be on the same page on the practical side of the production, and keep them up to date.
Check and operate dimmer equipment. Take the appropriate steps if the equipment is defective, correcting the defect yourself or forwarding it to a specialised repair service.
Documenting your own work practice for different purposes like assessment, time management, job application etc.
Set up, check, maintain and repair sound equipment for a live performance establishment.
Set up and test follow spots in different types of locations.
Establish a workable layout for the system you manage and maintain it for the duration of a production.
Operate sound system and audio devices during rehearsals or in a live situation.
Take necessary precautions while preparing, transporting, storing, training and operating stage weapons (stabbing weapons, shooting weapons, etc).