stage machinist
ISCO: 3435. Skills: 64. Essential: 34.
Essential skills
- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- attend rehearsals
- communicate during show
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- draw stage layouts
- draw up artistic production
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- identify technical resources for performances
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- keep up with trends
- mark the stage area
- modify scenic elements during performance
- operate stage movement control system
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- prevent technical problems with stage equipment
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up technical stage equipment
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use communication equipment
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
Supporting skills
- adapt designers’ work to the performance venue
- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- advise client on technical possibilities
- assemble performance equipment
- assemble scenic elements on stage
- assemble the rehearsal set
- coach staff for running the performance
- develop professional network
- dismantle the rehearsal set
- document your own practice
- draw up stage layouts digitally
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
- ensure visual quality of the set
- handle scenic elements during rehearsal
- instruct on set up of equipment
- keep personal administration
- lead a team
- maintain moving constructions on stage
- maintain stage equipment for horizontal movement
- maintain system layout for a production
- manage personal professional development
- manage teamwork
- manage technical resources stock
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- operate a chain hoist control system for entertainment
- prevent technical problems with scenic elements
- provide technical documentation
- store performance equipment
- update budget
- update design results during rehearsals