From scenery technician to stage machinist
17 of the 34 essential skills of a stage machinist are already essential for a scenery technician — about 50% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 17
- skills carry over
- 17
- would be new
- 50%
- 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
17 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- draw stage layouts
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- keep up with trends
- mark the stage area
- modify scenic elements during performance
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- understand artistic concepts
- 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
17 skillsEssential for a stage machinist and not for a scenery technician. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- adapt artistic plan to location
- attend rehearsals
- communicate during show
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- draw up artistic production
- identify technical resources for performances
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- operate stage movement control system
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- prevent technical problems with stage equipment
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- set up technical stage equipment
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- use communication equipment
Other moves from scenery technician
2 roles- stage technician23 skills in common
- automated fly bar operator15 skills in common
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How far are you from being a stage machinist?
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