What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entertainment Production Technician position at Carowinds?
About the position
As a Production Technician with Carowinds Live Entertainment Department, you will play a vital role in the creation and execution of our brand new shows, attractions, and events. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your previous experience in an amusement park setting, where you will work on crews responsible for building, setting up, operating, and tearing down live shows and events. Your primary responsibilities will include reading, understanding, and implementing plans and blueprints, as well as translating designer concepts into functional builds for shows and events. You will be expected to assemble and install structures, equipment, and infrastructure with minimal supervision, ensuring that all projects meet the high standards of quality and safety expected at Carowinds. In this role, proficiency with hand and power tools is essential, as you will operate a variety of equipment, including golf carts, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, construction equipment, and motor vehicles. You will have the opportunity to work both individually and as part of a team, collaborating with fellow associates to create memorable experiences for our guests. At Carowinds, we are dedicated to making people happy, and as a Production Technician, you will be crucial in providing guests with engaging activities that reflect our core values of Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness. This position is available for individuals who are 18 years or older and are enthusiastic about contributing to the fun and excitement of Carowinds.
As a part of the Carowinds Production team, your daily assigned duties would be as follows:
- Build, set up, operate, and tear down live shows and events.
- Read, understand, and implement plans and blueprints.
- Translate plans and designer concepts into functional builds for shows and events.
- Assemble and install structures, equipment, and infrastructure with minimal supervision.
- Operate a variety of equipment such as golf carts, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and construction equipment.
- Work individually or as part of a team to achieve project goal.
- Other duties may be assigned
- Previous experience working on several productions in a fully equipped theater or similar experience.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Good judgment and a commitment to safety.
- Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Passion and excitement about Carowinds.
- Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.