From automated fly bar operator to stage machinist
31 of the 34 essential skills of a stage machinist are already essential for a automated fly bar operator — about 91% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from automated fly bar operator in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 31
- skills carry over
- 3
- would be new
- 91%
- of the target job covered
- 34
- essential skills of a stage machinist
What a stage machinist does
Stage machinists manipulate sets and other elements in a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the stage machinists work closely together with the designers, operators and performers. Stage machinists prepare and perform the setup, execute changeovers and operate manual fly bar systems. Their work is based on plans, instructions and calculations.
What carries over
31 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- attend rehearsals
- communicate during show
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- draw up artistic production
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- keep up with trends
- mark the stage area
- operate stage movement control system
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- prevent technical problems with stage equipment
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up technical stage equipment
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use communication equipment
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
3 skillsEssential for a stage machinist and not for a automated fly bar operator. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from automated fly bar operator
2 roles- performance video operator27 skills in common
- light board operator27 skills in common
← automated fly bar operatorstage machinist →The other way round
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