Lighting Grip Operator

Volt • Durham, NC

377d • $52,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Lighting Grip Operator position at Volt involves assembling, hanging, and focusing lighting fixtures and related equipment for studio productions. This role is essential for ensuring that lighting is set up correctly and safely, contributing to the overall production quality. The position is a short-term contract opportunity based in Durham, NC, requiring physical labor and technical skills related to lighting operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with studio lighting in a production or theater setting.
• Work experience related to a lighting console and mapping lights is a plus.
• Basic understanding of electrical infrastructure related to lighting.
• Comfort in operating a scissor lift or ladder at heights up to 18 feet.
• Ability to lift 30-40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, hang and focus lighting fixtures and related equipment, including power and DMX cables.
• Unbox, assemble, and lamp studio lighting fixtures.
• Navigate a personnel lift or ladder to access ceiling grid.
• Attach infrastructure, poles and clamps to a lighting grid.
• Hang new lighting fixtures on the grid, attaching safety cables.
• Run electrical and DMX cables to existing electrical outlets.
• Focus light fixtures on specific areas and talent at the direction of a lighting director.
• Box and pack unused lighting fixtures for shipment.
• Remove Ram board flooring cover once project is complete.
• Lift lighting fixtures overhead that weigh up to 30 lbs and move boxes on/off a truck that weigh up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Short term disability
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed