Rigger/Ironworker

URGENT WORK TOMORROW SETTING UP THE STAGE FOR CONCERTS OR EVENTS!

Get paid to assist in concerts setting up and taking down stages at concerts

All it takes is Steel toe shoes and situational awareness

IATSE Local 15 Dispatch Department Represents entertainment industry workers who facilitate and execute live events including theatre, concerts, and corporate and private events. Local 15 runs a hiring hall for members and non-members to take short-term work all over the Puget Sound region (from Bellingham to Olympia, Seattle, and Port Townsend to the Gorge Amphitheater). This position fills labor requests from employers with workers in the Hiring Hall. Local 15 is a trade union, and its values are equity, inclusion, respect, accountability, integrity, adaptability, and excellence. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. Want to grow with a career in concerts the Local 15 has classes to help you achieve Rigging roles, Carpenter, AV, Tech and more.

Rigger in high demand if you like to climb, and willing to learn classes will soon start. Must be able to attend training at Sodo district's Hiring Hall located 5030 1st Ave South, Seattle WA 98134 if not experienced. If you have experience just need to have you vetted by our BOE for your skills.

Stagehand: (no rigging experience needed if you want work now)
Responsible for ensuring the success of show and event productions by performing the technical aspects related to the show(s) production.

Essential Functions:

• Able to follow directions in a face paced environment and take direction
• Like to work hard, move quickly, and stay busy while able to lift pull up to 50lbs with proper equipment and safety
• Performs the Load-in & out of band equipment and rental equipment
• Cabling: assist audio & lighting crew as directed
• Band Set changes
• Assist lighting & Audio crew as directed by Stage Manager or PM; Spotlight operation if required

• Assist audio crew with stands, microphones, cables, etc.

• Operate and care for stage areas in a safe, clean manner
• Assist with any Special Events operations
• Ensure stage trash is taken out; stage swept or set up for next show when possible.

Job Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work Safely and follow directions
• Social Security Number and Valid i9 employment documents
• Bank account or banking app preferred
• Able to work outside for long periods depending on venue and split at times in and out to return to sight venue
• Able to wear proper dress code of steel toe boots and will get a hard hat when able
• Must be 18 years old
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with proper equipment safely
• Work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level

Rigging, Carpenters, Welders, Av experience, Fork Certified, and Scissor operator are in high demand. Classes and training available

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at www.ia15.org Apply Now, to join our Local with all of our great benefits:

Sick/Vacation/ Insurance Dental/Vision/Health/ Long term growth

Training:

Safety in Entertainment/Biohazards/Electrical Safety/Fall Protection Safety/ Elevating platforms/ Small space awareness/ Hand and Power tools/ Welding and Cutting/ Hazard Identifications if applicable to job pick.

HIRING PRACTICES:

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

The preceding job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. IATSE Local 15 does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. People who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), people who experience gender oppression, people with disabilities, and people who identify as members of the LGBTQIA community are particularly encouraged to apply.

Let us represent you to our employers in the pacific northwest.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $37.00 - $58.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
At this time, stage crew required to where mask regardless of vaccination status and at times required to have a negative test administered by the back of house.

Experience:

• Event/Concert: 1 year (Preferred)
• Loading/ Material Handling: 1 year (Required)
• Climbing, rigging, or scafolding: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road