Lighting Technicians
Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
22 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Lighting Technicians: $60,560 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning. | General |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | General |
| Attach equipment extensions or accessories. | General |
| Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | General |
| Load materials or equipment. | General |
| Unload materials or equipment. | General |
| Set up still or video cameras or related equipment. | General |
| Calibrate equipment to specifications. | General |
| Notify others of equipment problems. | General |
| Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video. | General |
| Run wiring to connect equipment. | General |
| Repair electrical equipment. | General |
| Program equipment to perform production tasks. | General |
| Install computer hardware. | General |
| Position safety or support equipment. | General |
| Set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures. | General |
| Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. | General |
| Gather information about work conditions or locations. | General |
| Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software |
| Rockwell RSLogix | Program testing software |
| SAP Maintenance | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Apprentice Lighting Technician | International Association of Lighting Management Companies | Not Available |
| Certified Senior Lighting Technician | International Association of Lighting Management Companies | Not Available |