As a Prep Engineer in the Lighting Department, you support the setup, testing, and maintenance of lighting fixtures, control gear, FX equipment, and cabling for live events. You work closely with cross-functional teams to prep gear for on-site use and ensure safe, high-quality delivery. You’ll gain exposure across departments, enhancing teamwork and technical knowledge in a fast-paced environment. This role offers hands-on experience with professional lighting systems and live event logistics, making a tangible impact on project success.
Responsibilities
Build and configure lighting control systems with racks, processors, switches, DMX nodes and related items
Prep and test moving/static fixtures, lighting consoles, FX gear, power/data cabling, and mains distribution
Pack equipment for transit and ensure completeness for on-site deployment
Perform quality control on prepped systems before shipping
Monitor losses/damages and report accordingly
Track upcoming rental needs and raise alerts for shortfalls and tight timelines
Key requirements
experience with professional lighting equipment (live events advantageous)
ability to learn new technology, systems and processes
high attention to detail
strong interpersonal and communication skills
team player willing to collaborate across departments
capacity to work in warehouse/ prep environments
teamwork
clear communication
initiative
lighting control systems
rack/configuration of processors, switches, DMX nodes
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