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Lead Musical Instrument Technician - Blue Man Group Orlando
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment GroupUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jan 2025
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***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.******As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.***________________________________________________________Lead Musical Instrument Technician - BMG OrlandoAudio EngineerFull-Time Position
Blue Man Group Orlando is looking for a full-time Lead Musical Instrument Technician. The Lead MIT is responsible for ensuring that all drums, percussion related items, and string instruments are tuned and maintained to Blue Man specifications and artistic aesthetic. This position requires a strong background and knowledge of percussive instruments as well as strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other departments, management, and performers.
Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
· Ensure that Blue Man Group values and artistic vision are understood and supported across the organization; · Execute all preset duties, show cues, turnover, and post-show duties as outlined on the run sheets in a safe, professional, efficient and timelyfashion; · Participate in sound check when requested (ex: rehearse new cues, press events); · Ensure follow-up of all MIT technical notes; · Accommodate trailing of position when requested (ex: trainees, new hires); · Ensure the stage drums, drum kits, and all percussion instruments are tuned and maintained prior to each scheduled show in accordance with the sound and artistic aesthetic set-in place by Artistic Direction; · Oversee the positioning and sound of the drums and percussion instruments in accordance with BMG specifications; · Maintain knowledge and training to run, repair, and/or identify problems with all technical elements of the show under the MIT’s field; · Attend show watches as scheduled and provide feedback; · Maintain, clean, and organize show elements, equipment, and workspaces under the MIT Department; · Ensure regular updates of the departmental run sheet, inventory, and routine maintenance list; · Participate in gigs as requested by local management; · Duties include (but are not limited to) organizing and setting up equipment as appropriate to role; participating in load-in and load-out and lend aid to stage management or other positions as needed; · Implement and adhere to Health & Safety rules and regulations; · Ability to effectively work and move around in low lighting environments; ensuring optimal quality and performance; · Maintain the department budget, and follow all management procedures for using purchase orders and submitting receipts; · Participate in gigs as requested by local management; · Completes special projects and all other work-related duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Experience with musical instrument construction and tuning; · Additional experience on large-scale theatrical productions, touring productions, or special events is a plus; · Experience in Ableton and QLab is a plus; · Effective oral and written communication skills are essential, as are interpersonal skills; · The ability to work effectively in a team environment is required; · The ability to work with frequent, established deadlines is required; · Organizational and analytical skills are required; · The ability to work effectively with diverse populations is required; · The ability to develop, plan, and implement short-and long-range goals is required; · The ability to work effectively in low-light environments; · Company Member development and leadership skills are essential; · Adhere to and promote al
Blue Man Group Orlando is looking for a full-time Lead Musical Instrument Technician. The Lead MIT is responsible for ensuring that all drums, percussion related items, and string instruments are tuned and maintained to Blue Man specifications and artistic aesthetic. This position requires a strong background and knowledge of percussive instruments as well as strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other departments, management, and performers.
Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
· Ensure that Blue Man Group values and artistic vision are understood and supported across the organization; · Execute all preset duties, show cues, turnover, and post-show duties as outlined on the run sheets in a safe, professional, efficient and timelyfashion; · Participate in sound check when requested (ex: rehearse new cues, press events); · Ensure follow-up of all MIT technical notes; · Accommodate trailing of position when requested (ex: trainees, new hires); · Ensure the stage drums, drum kits, and all percussion instruments are tuned and maintained prior to each scheduled show in accordance with the sound and artistic aesthetic set-in place by Artistic Direction; · Oversee the positioning and sound of the drums and percussion instruments in accordance with BMG specifications; · Maintain knowledge and training to run, repair, and/or identify problems with all technical elements of the show under the MIT’s field; · Attend show watches as scheduled and provide feedback; · Maintain, clean, and organize show elements, equipment, and workspaces under the MIT Department; · Ensure regular updates of the departmental run sheet, inventory, and routine maintenance list; · Participate in gigs as requested by local management; · Duties include (but are not limited to) organizing and setting up equipment as appropriate to role; participating in load-in and load-out and lend aid to stage management or other positions as needed; · Implement and adhere to Health & Safety rules and regulations; · Ability to effectively work and move around in low lighting environments; ensuring optimal quality and performance; · Maintain the department budget, and follow all management procedures for using purchase orders and submitting receipts; · Participate in gigs as requested by local management; · Completes special projects and all other work-related duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Experience with musical instrument construction and tuning; · Additional experience on large-scale theatrical productions, touring productions, or special events is a plus; · Experience in Ableton and QLab is a plus; · Effective oral and written communication skills are essential, as are interpersonal skills; · The ability to work effectively in a team environment is required; · The ability to work with frequent, established deadlines is required; · Organizational and analytical skills are required; · The ability to work effectively with diverse populations is required; · The ability to develop, plan, and implement short-and long-range goals is required; · The ability to work effectively in low-light environments; · Company Member development and leadership skills are essential; · Adhere to and promote al
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