Insomniac - Core LA 2026 Seasonal Site Experience Rigger
About The Position
WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at building exciting and unforgettable displays? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of creating memorable experiences. Is this you? Read on… WHO ARE WE? Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993. THE ROLE The Site Experience - Rigger is responsible for ensuring the success of event productions by ensuring that loads are moved safely by assessing and selecting the appropriate rigging gear, clear and concise communication verbally and/or using hand signals with operators and crew members in the air and on the ground, and familiarity with various types of heavy machinery.
Requirements
- 3+ years minimum in festival, concert, or tour experience as a rigger
- Must possess valid and current driver’s license
- Must be up to date and willing to comply with all CCO safety standards
- Must have current Fall Protection Certification
- Must have current heavy equipment certifications (forklift, telehandler, aerial equipment)
- Must bring appropriate tools and PPE
- Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated and manual rigging systems
- Solid working knowledge of all rigging equipment
- Physically capable of working in various weather conditions
- Comfortable climbing and working at heights for extended periods of time
- Ability to consistently walk, stand, lift for extended periods, 10-14 hour days
- Understanding of basic hand signaling
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 50lbs
- OSHA 10 required
- Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
- Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event location
- Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that all rigging is being done safely and in accordance with CCO guidelines
- Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved
- Preparing rigging equipment including, spansets, gac, chain hoists etc
- Inspecting rigging before final use
- Identify potential hazards (weather, deteriorated conditions, competency)
- Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment
- Maneuvering loads using heavy equipment machinery
- Communicate with all team members effectively
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
