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City of origin: United States United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
Posted on: Sept. 11, 2025

Automation & Effects Mechanic

Sight & Sound

United States United States, Pennsylvania, Lancaster
Posted on: Sept. 11, 2025

Description:

Summary
Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do.  We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

The Automation & Effects Mechanic provides expedient repairs to theatre equipment and systems. They assist the A&E department with development, installation, implementation, and maintenance of mechanical projects and systems. They diagnose and troubleshoot show related systems as needed. They assist in the design and implementation of special effects for new shows, existing shows, and special projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot show related machinery and mechanical equipment.
-Quickly and accurately assess and respond to equipment failures.
-Read diagrams, schematic drawings, and service manuals to determine work procedures.
-Assist with design and fabrication of equipment used in theatre, including rigging equipment
-Assist in concepting, prototyping, and installing new effects for new and existing shows.

Requirements
Prerequisites:

-General knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, rigging, and electrical systems
-Hardware, software, and network computer skills
-Must be available to work flexible hours. Occasionally scheduled to work during shows and rehearsals, but also scheduled for other shifts as necessary to complete department projects
-Advanced electronic and mechanical troubleshooting skills for lighting, projection, special effects, and communication equipment

Education: Associates or better

Experience: 2-5 years motor, pump, and switch experience

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Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2025
Job Duration: Open ended
Job/Audition Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical/Show Support
Payment status: Paid
Job Location: United States,
Pennsylvania,
Lancaster
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