Carpenter - Cirque Du Soleil (The Mirage)

Become one of the stars behind the show and become part of the world's most powerful entertainment brands. Our Company has one exciting mission: To entertain the human race.

Responsible for working as part of the stage carpentry team to install, maintain, and position scenic elements and acrobatic equipment in a safe and consistent manner.

• Build scenery, props, and other items as directed.
• Learn and execute show cue tracks as directed.
• Assist with repairs and projects of scenery, props, and facility.
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times by conforming to all established safety policies and procedures, as well as participate in all required safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training.
• Maintain cue track documentation and participate in cue track rotation as directed.
• Support rehearsals and trainings as required by department head, artistic and stage management.
• Clean and maintain theatre, showroom, shop and warehouse facilities as directed.
• Document repairs and assist in the documentation of other equipment, systems, supplies, parts and procedures to ensure the ongoing integrity of all department-related show items.
• Assist with repairs and projects of scenery, props and facility.
• Load in and load out equipment and supplies.
• Perform inventory management of department supplies.
• Drive forklifts and other similar types of equipment as directed.
• Conduct department safety inspections; maintain and update inspection and maintenance records.
• Build scenery, props and other items as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times by conforming to established safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in required safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training.
• Perform all duties as deemed necessary for the success of the department as assigned by the Head and Assistant Head of Carpentry.
• Perform all other job related duties as requested.

Required:

• At least 2 years experience as a professional stage carpenter on a large scale production.
• Experience with basic power and hand tools.
• Formal fall protection and overall safety training an asset.
• Experience with standard cabinetry construction techniques and experience working with preventive maintenance programs.
• Woodworking, floor repair, fiberglass, metalworking, rigging, welding, mechanical, pneumatic and electrical skills an asset.
• Working knowledge of standard theatrical rigging hardware and techniques.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to lead and mentor a team.
• Have interpersonal skill to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.

Preferred:

• Experience with computer-aided drafting & design Programs and scenic painting experience.
• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.
• This is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.