Automation & Effects Designer
sight sound servicesRonks (PA)
About the role
Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christto tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.
The Automation & Effects Designer works to research, develop, construct, install, document, program, implement, maintain, and update systems relating to industrial control, show control, animated figure control, and mechanicals. Design and implement special effects for new shows, existing shows, and special projects at Sight and Sound Theatres. They learn and understand show related programs and systems to be able to troubleshoot and repair them.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Develop, construct and maintain effects, controls, and special projects with the intention of learning and understanding projects and systems at a level that would enable independent repair and troubleshooting.
Provide expedient repairs to facility and show related equipment and systems during performances, rehearsals, and other times as needed to preserve show quality and operations.
Assist as needed in all aspects of system construction including panel design and build.
Prove and test developed systems and commission them for use by providing necessary training and documentation to users.
Ensure that all efforts are conform to approved Sight and Sound construction practices.
All other duties as assigned.
Prerequisites
Basic electrical skills. Proficient with shop hand tools and hand power tools
Advanced electronic skills with equipment programming knowledge
Computer skills including hardware, software, and network
Familiarity with industrial and/or theatrical control systems. Including industrial motor drives and HMIs
Must be available to work flexible hours. Occasionally scheduled to work during the shows and rehearsals, but also during other shifts as necessary to complete department projects
The physical demands of this position are typical for a desk job. You will be at a desk most of the day, typically with the option to sit or stand. You may have to lift/exert up to 10 lbs of force on occasion. The full physical requirements of this job are available upon request.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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