Musical Instrument Technician (MIT) - Blue Man Group
About The Position
Blue Man Group Orlando is seeking on-call Musical Instrument Technicians (MITs). The MIT ensures that show instruments are tuned and maintained to Blue Man Group specifications and artistic standards. The role calls for knowledge of string and percussive instruments, strong communication skills, and collaboration with other departments, management, and performers. The MIT maintains show quality and artistic integrity by preparing, tuning, positioning, and maintaining instruments and associated equipment before performances. The role includes carrying out presets, cues, turnovers, and post-show duties; attending rehearsals, sound checks, and meetings; communicating performance and technical notes; and troubleshooting and repairing equipment during live-show conditions. General duties include maintaining and organizing equipment and workspaces, keeping inventories and maintenance records current, attending scheduled meetings and show watches, and following health and safety requirements. The position may also involve participating in outside gigs, including organizing and setting up equipment, assisting with load-in and load-out, and supporting technical management or other positions. The position is hourly and on-call, with eligibility for overtime and a 401(k).
Requirements
- Experience with musical instrument construction and tuning.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Authorization to work in the United States, verified through completion of Form I-9 and submission of acceptable documentation.
- Ability to pass a background check, which may include credit, criminal, DMV, prior employment, education, and personal-reference checks, subject to Company policy and applicable law.
- Strong knowledge of string and percussive instruments.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with departments, management, and performers.
Responsibilities
- Support Blue Man Group's values and artistic vision across the organization.
- Maintain the artistic integrity and quality of the show within the MIT department.
- Communicate with Stage Management, Audio, and the Band about percussion and string equipment and show sound quality.
- Tune and maintain show instruments, amplifiers, MIDI components, effects, and related equipment before scheduled performances in accordance with artistic direction and Blue Man Group specifications.
- Complete preset duties, show cues, turnovers, and post-show duties safely, professionally, efficiently, and on time.
- Oversee drum and percussion instrument positioning and sound in accordance with Blue Man Group specifications.
- Attend circle meetings for scheduled shows and participate in daily pre-show rehearsals and sound checks.
- Incorporate new cues when needed to accommodate show changes.
- Communicate about performances with the Head of Audio & MIT, Production Manager, and Stage Management through reports and verbal notes.
- Follow up on MIT technical notes documented in performance reports and communicate follow-up to the Head of Audio & MIT in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoot and repair instruments, hardware, pedals, MIDI switchers, amplifiers, cabling, interconnections, and related equipment during live-show conditions.
- Accommodate training and job shadowing for trainees and new hires when requested.
- Maintain knowledge and training to operate, repair, or identify problems with technical show elements within the MIT department's scope.
- Maintain and repair show and gig instruments and associated equipment according to Blue Man Group specifications.
- Wear a crew radio during the show shift in accordance with department policy.
- Attend scheduled show watches and provide feedback to the Head of Audio & MIT when requested.
- Maintain, clean, and organize show elements, equipment, and MIT workspaces.
- Keep the departmental run sheet, inventory, and routine maintenance list updated.
- Attend full-company meetings, crew meetings, and other scheduled meetings.
- Participate in outside gigs as requested by local management, including organizing and setting up equipment, helping with load-in and load-out, and assisting technical management or other positions as needed.
- Follow Blue Man Group and RSD health and safety rules and regulations.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime
- 401(k) eligibility
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