Theater Rigging Technician in AZ — Hands-On & Seasonal

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Seasonal Phoenix, AZ, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Now Hiring:
Theater Rigging Installers / Fly System Technicians

Do you enjoy working with your hands, working on a high-performing team, and building complex systems?

Our team installs professional theatrical rigging systems in performing arts centers, schools, and theaters across the region. These systems allow curtains, lighting, scenery, and stage equipment to safely fly above the stage using counterweights, pulleys, wire rope, and fly rail systems.

Upstage is actively looking for technically minded individuals to join our team installing these theatrical rigging systems.

Experience with theater rigging is great—but not required . If you're good with tools, can learn quickly, and enjoy working on unique projects, we can train you.

What You'll Do

Install factory manufacturer & end user rigging systems in theaters and school auditoriums

Assemble counterweight fly systems, battens, and pulley systems

Install wire rope lift lines and curtain track systems

Work with technical components like blocks, arbors, and rigging hardware

Read layout drawings and follow installation plans

Work safely at heights using lifts, ladders, and catwalks

Help test and balance fly systems before project completion

Who We're Looking For

Technical aptitude and comfortable working with their hands

Detail oriented individuals with strong problem-solving abilities

Safety conscientious and comfortable working at heights & able to lift 50 lbs.

Reliable, hardworking, and hungry to learn and understand systems and equipment

Experience in construction, carpentry, stage production, or technical work is a plus

Consistent team player and loves to learn and take pride in excellence in execution

Bonus Experience

Theater rigging or stagehand work

OSHA 10 Certification

Structural or technical installation

Scissor lift or boom lift operation

Read blue prints and equipment schematics

Why This Job Is Unique

You’ll help build the systems that make live performances possible. Every project is different—from high school performing arts centers to professional theaters—and you'll be working on equipment that literally moves the stage.

Company Core Values:

Here at Upstage, we ask that each potential employee be willing to embrace and strive to live by our Core Values. They are as follows:

• UNITY - 100% aligned in purpose, actions & customer focus
• PASSION - Love the work we do & actively engage in making a difference
• SPEED - Perform high-quality work safely with urgency & responsiveness
• TEAMWORK - Our collective strength amplifies our capabilities and success
• ACCOUNTABILITY - See it, Own it, Solve It, Do it – with flexibility & integrity
• GRIT - We persistently & positively tackle all challenges & obstacles
• EXPERTISE - Our talent, training, equipment & execution is world-class

Note:

The knowledge, skills, abilities, physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Shifts & Schedule

• Days & Nights
• (401K) Retirement program is available for qualified employees
• Eligibility Requirements: 500 Hours within 6 months
• Employee Match Up To 4%