Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

On-Call Carpentry Technician – Michael Jackson ONE

Las Vegas, NV

Work authorization requiredDetected 20 days ago
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About the role

  • Do you have experience in theater or have a transferrable skill that we utilize daily?
  • The Carpentry Technician runs multiple show tracks in an efficient and safe manner, in accordance with Cirque du Soleil standards and policies.
  • They will also need to accomplish daily maintenance, inspections and training per the artistic schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and complete projects when assigned by Show Lead;
  • Maintain stage and backstage areas;
  • Assist the Department Lead in the development of preventative maintenance routines and inspections - particularly life safety and show critical;
  • Support Department Lead with special projects, including the research and integration of ongoing maintenance and the construction and installation of new scenic show elements;
  • Develop a thorough knowledge of all Carpentry department equipment specific to the production in order to operate equipment safely;

Requirements

  • Knowledge of basic mechanics, electricity and electronics an asset;
  • Experience in finish carpentry an asset;
  • High School Diploma and or GED required;

Nice to have

  • At least 1 year of previous experience as a professional Stage Carpenter working on large-scale productions;
  • Experience working as a run crew technician and running show cue tracks;
  • Welding certification an asset;
  • Ability to critically analyze problems and find solutions;
  • Advanced power and hand tool skills;
  • Formal fall protection and overall safety training an asset;
  • Experience working with metal, wood working, rigging, welding, mechanical and pneumatic an asset.
  • lifting at least 50lbs unassisted, etc.

Benefits

  • Maintain a flexible schedule for show calls, special events, rehearsals, training and maintenance;

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying o

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