Production Technician
Events By Design · Milwaukee, WI · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, pull, quality-check, and maintain production equipment for events
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently while ensuring equipment is properly secured
- Aid in and lead event installations, including audio, video, lighting, staging, décor, scenic elements, and custom event environments
- Operate live events, including audio consoles, video systems, livestreaming equipment, lighting control systems, and related production technology
- Support power distribution, signal flow, and production infrastructure while following all safety standards
- Perform scenic finishing work, including vinyl application, touch-ups, furniture repair, painting, and minor fabrication as needed
- Maintain warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, equipment maintenance, and quality control standards
- Provide guidance and support to part-time event staff during load-ins, event execution, and strikes
- Interact professionally with clients, venue staff, vendors, and team members while representing Events By Design
- Follow direction from Project Managers, Team Leads, and Production Leadership while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Support multiple Events By Design brands and event types as needed
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and OSHA standards
Who You Are
- An experienced event production professional with strong technical knowledge in one or more disciplines, including audio, video, lighting, scenic production, or fabrication
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, organized, and proactive
- Comfortable troubleshooting technical challenges under pressure and adapting quickly to changing event needs
- Physically able to lift and move equipment weighing 50+ pounds
- Comfortable working nights, weekends, and flexible hours based on event schedules
- A team player who communicates professionally and contributes to a positive, high-performance culture
- Committed to delivering a polished, "white glove" client experience where both technical execution and event aesthetics matter
- Excited to continue learning, growing, and expanding your production skillset
Preferred Experience
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued: Professional audio systems, digital consoles, wireless microphone systems, and signal routing
- Video production, switching, live streaming, projection, LED walls, and signal distribution
- Lighting systems, DMX programming, lighting consoles, and intelligent fixtures
- Power distribution and electrical safety practices
- Vinyl application, scenic finishing, painting, furniture repair, and event décor installation
- Woodworking, fabrication, and proficiency with power tools
Schedule & Expectations
- Full-Time position based in our Milwaukee warehouse and event venues
- Regular daytime warehouse hours with required availability for nights, weekends, and extended event schedules
- Core Team members receive priority scheduling and are expected to take ownership of projects from preparation through final strike
Why Join Events By Design?
- Work on creative, high-profile events in a dynamic, hands-on environment
- Gain experience across audio, video, lighting, staging, fabrication, décor, and event logistics
- Follow projects from warehouse preparation through live event execution
- Access specialized training, skill development opportunities, and pathways into leadership roles
- Be part of a collaborative, energetic team that values craftsmanship, innovation, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Enjoy the stability of a consistent schedule and opportunities for long-term growth