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Overview
Performance lighting technician work focuses on stage lights, lighting plans, dimmers, control signals, power distribution and safe rigging.
In job descriptions, look for stage lights, lighting plans, dimmers, control signals, power distribution and safe rigging, plus responsibility to unload fixtures, build lighting rigs, focus stage lights, operate cues and maintain equipment around rehearsals or shows.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Performance lighting technician work is tied to rehearsals, load-ins, venues and show timing. Tasks can include unloading fixtures, building a lighting rig, checking dimmers and control signals, focusing stage lights, operating cues during a performance and packing equipment after the event without losing safety or continuity.
Skills and specializations
Core skills include lighting plans, artificial lighting systems, power distribution, dimmer operation, equipment maintenance and safe work at height. Specialization may involve automated lighting, touring productions, film lighting, venue adaptation, control networks, stock management or translating a designer’s plan into workable technical setup.
Salary context
Compare adverts by production scale, touring demands, electrical responsibility and whether the technician operates during the show or mainly prepares equipment. Roles that handle power distribution, complex rigs, automated fixtures or tight live cues usually carry more responsibility than basic setup and packing work.
Career paths
Career paths can move from crew support and fixture handling into lighting operation, head electrician duties, lighting design support, touring technical coordination or venue technical management. Progress depends on dependable show calls, safe rigging habits, equipment knowledge and the ability to solve faults quickly before audience time.
Good to know
Look for the venue type, equipment list and production schedule in adverts. A clear vacancy names whether work covers rehearsals, live operation, film sets, touring load-ins, maintenance days or stock preparation. Check expectations for heights, power systems, late hours and cooperation with designers or road crew.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Lighting Technicians
27-4015.00
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Alternative labels
lighting and video technician
lighting & video technician
lighting technician coordinator
audio and lighting technician
lighting and audio technician
lighting technician assistant
lighting technician
lighting engineer
light technician
video and lighting technician
lighting technician manager
audio & lighting technician
video & lighting technician
lighting & audio technician
Occupation group
Other artistic and cultural associate professionals (3435)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9ac10bde-93a0-4570-afc2-e2b6cf46d8d2 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3435.15 |
| ISCO group | 3435 |
| Concept type | Occupation |