Live Event Technician

About the role

We are looking for a Live Event Technician for our Milwaukee branch whose attitude, skills, and work ethic will embody our mission “to provide a fantastic customer experience.” This position will primarily serve the Wisconsin Center District/Baird Center.

Responsibilities

• Work with the production team to ensure that all clients receive equipment and technical support as needed while providing a fantastic customer experience.
• Provide support for live events, productions, and satellite locations as needed.
• Set up, operate, and tear down audiovisual equipment in conference centers and event venues, including audio, video, projection, video walls, lighting, staging, and rigging systems.
• Assist with lighting design, programming, and operation for live events using professional lighting consoles and intelligent fixtures.
• Create and maintain lighting and rigging plots using Vectorworks or similar design software.
• Support rigging operations by developing plots, assessing equipment loads, coordinating truss layouts, and serving as an on-site rigging supervisor when required.
• Work with chain hoists, trussing systems, crank lifts, and other production equipment in accordance with safety standards and venue requirements.
• Support video production needs including projection, camera systems, video switching, and LED video wall deployments.
• Assist with audio system setup, operation, troubleshooting, and distribution for live events.
• Work closely with internal and external customers to determine event requirements and provide exceptional onsite support throughout the production process.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with equipment maintenance, organization, repairs, and warehouse operations.
• Check in rental returns, inspect equipment for damage and proper operation, clean equipment, and return items to inventory.
• Assist with inventory control and warehouse management/organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• You can work independently with minimal guidance but aren’t afraid to ask the right questions when you need help.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills and can be the face of our company to our clients.
• Lighting Experience: At least 2 years of experience programming, operating, and troubleshooting professional lighting systems, intelligent fixtures, lighting consoles, and event lighting designs is highly valued.
• Rigging Experience: At least 2 years of knowledge of weight load assessments, chain hoists, trussing systems, crank lifts, and event rigging practices is highly desirable. Rigging certification is a plus but is not required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. We take into account your experience, skill level, and what you bring to the table as an individual.
• Customer Service Experience: A must! Our customers are #1, and we need someone who is committed to providing an exceptional experience before, during, and after every event.
• Attitude and Aptitude: Are key! We need someone who is eager to learn, adaptable, and ready to tackle new challenges in a fast-paced live event environment.
• Design Software: Experience with Vectorworks, AutoCAD, or similar event design software is preferred. Training can be provided for candidates with related experience.
• A willingness to learn: Most important of all. We value candidates who bring strong foundational skills in one production discipline and a desire to continue developing their expertise across lighting, rigging, audio, and video technologies.

Skills

• Audio Experience: A plus. Experience with professional loudspeaker systems, wireless microphones, digital audio networking, and live sound reinforcement is beneficial.
• Video Experience: A plus. Experience with projection systems, cameras, video switchers, LED video walls, and video processing systems is highly valued.
• Live Event / Production Experience: Preferred. Candidates with backgrounds in lighting, rigging, concert production, theater production, convention centers, corporate events, or audiovisual event support are encouraged to apply.
• Equipment Operation: Experience operating scissor lifts and boom lifts is a plus. Training and certification opportunities are available for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Employer-matched medical and dental insurance (available after 60 days of employment).
• Employer-matched 401(k) up to 3% (after 6 months of employment).
• Bonus eligibility that is based off a results-oriented incentive plan (after 3 months of employment).
• A graduated PTO program, all major holidays off, as well as three “floating” holidays, available upon your first day of employment.
• Special gifts for significant life events, such as marriage, the birth of a child, and buying a house.
• Cell phone reimbursement plan.
• Long and Short Term Disability 100% paid by CTI.

Pay

Pay Rate $19/hr to $26/hr (DOE).