Assemble performance equipment

Description

Set up sound, light and video equipment on stage before performance event according to specifications.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 8 occupations
  • Optional in 6 occupations
  • Total: 14 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • High rigger
    High riggers assemble and hoist temporary suspension structures on heights to support performance equipment. Their work is based on instruction, plans and calculations. Their job c…
  • Event scaffolder
    Event scaffolders set up and dismantle temporary seating, stages and structures to support performance equipment, artists and audience. Their job can include rope access, working a…
  • Instrument technician
    Instrument technicians assist and support musicians before, during and after the performance to ensure the instruments and the connected equipment, the backline, are setup properly…
  • Tent installer
    Tent installers set up and dismantle temporary shelters, tents and circus tents with the associated accommodation for events and performances. Their work is based on instruction, p…
  • Ground rigger
    Ground riggers assist level riggers assembling temporary suspension structures to support performance equipment. Their work is based on instruction and plans. They work indoor as w…
  • Followspot operator
    A followspot operator is a professional who operates a followspot, which is a type of spotlight that is manually operated and used to follow performers on stage. They work…
  • Event electrician
    Event electricians set up and dismantle temporary, reliable electrical systems to support events. They work in locations without access to the power grid as well as locations with …
  • Theatre technician
    Theatre technicians execute all technical tasks to support live performances. They build and break down stages and decors, install and operate sound, light, recording and video equ…

Optional for

  • Automated fly bar operator
    Automated fly bar operators control the movements of sets and other elements in a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their w…
  • Sound operator
    Sound operators control the sound of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the res…
  • Stage machinist
    Stage machinists manipulate sets and other elements in a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, interacting with the performers. Their work is influenced by and inf…
  • Light board operator
    Light board operators control the lighting of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influence…
  • Prop master/prop mistress
    A prop master/prop mistress runs the property department which makes, stores and transports the props as well as preps the props for each day’s shoot. A prop, or property,…
  • Stagehand
    Stagehands assist stage technicians setting up and preparing equipment for live performance. Their work includes setting up the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special …

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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