About Sight & Sound
Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to 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.
About the Position
The Automation & Effects Technician role assists the A&E designers to research, develop, construct, install, document, program, implement, maintain, and update systems relating to industrial control, show control, animated figure control and mechanicals. They assist in the design and implementation of special effects for new shows, existing shows, and special projects. They learn and understand show related programs and systems to be able to troubleshoot and repair them.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist A&E Designers with development, construction, installation, documenting, programming, implementation, maintaining, and updating 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.
- Prove and test developed systems and commission them for use by providing necessary training and documentation to users.
- Ensure that all efforts are in conformity with the National Electric Code and approved Sight & Sound construction practices.
- All other duties as assigned.
Prerequisites:
- Basic electronic and electrical skills with equipment programming knowledge
- Proficient with shop and hand power tools
- Computer skills including hardware, software, and networks
- Familiarity with industrial and/or theatrical control systems including industrial motor drives and human mechanical interface (HMI)
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
Education Required:
Associates or better
Experience Required:
1-2 years related experience
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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What We Do
Sight & Sound is a storytelling company passionate about bringing true stories of redemption to life on stage and on screen that reveal the power of the Gospel. Since its beginning as a traveling multi-media show in 1976, Sight & Sound has inspired over 30 million people with stories from the pages of scripture and history. Today, Sight & Sound operates two live-theater venues, immersing over a million people each year in state-of-the-art original productions. In 2020, Sight & Sound launched an online streaming platform, welcoming a new global audience from over 175 countries around the world. Most recently, Sight & Sound expanded into feature films, debuting at #2 in movie theaters across the nation. Sight & Sound is headquartered in Lancaster, PA with a second location in Branson, MO. Companywide, the ministry employees over 800 employees. For more information, visit www.sight-sound.com.
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