Mechanical Integrator I - Global Touring

Job description

Position Purpose A Mechanical Integrator is a TAIT unique title for a production technician tasked with bringing multiple elements of a project together as one cohesive system. This role plays a key technical and leadership aspect of the project life cycle. An integrator has essential responsibilities in project coordination ensuring smooth and effective shop and site installation involving work across three specialized areas such as entertainment rigging, automation, and staging/carpentry. The integration department represents the final step in the project process and is key to delivering a high-quality end product to our clients. This is achieved by providing clients with a personalised technical resource during the creative process, providing a seamless transition between technology and art, and enabling the best shows and spectacles in the world. TAIT is committed to the training and development of our teams to ensure success and career progression. We work with our team members to grow towards their goals and understanding all of TAITs assets including mechanical lifts, performer flying winches, and custom staging solutions. Responsibilities Perform mechanical tasks on a variety of staging / rigging equipment in order to ensure that TAIT’s products are able to meet the desired specifications as outlined by the client Assist with the assembly and disassembly of on-site custom show-built elements Be actively involved in setting up-staging and mechanical equipment, ensuring that all TAIT Health and Safety policies and procedures are met at all times Perform the safe installation of lifting systems Prepare technical and inspection documentation Perform inspections at client sites, identify mechanical problems, configure solutions, and instigate the resolution within budget to TAIT standards. Be able to travel at short notice to client sites, possibly internationally to support clients & projects Make sure all final reports, documentation and tickets are kept in order and up to date, logging all work appropriately Engage with the projects teams to ensure successful handover of projects to integration Coordinate integration of separate elements into one cohesive project Communicate frequently with rest of project team about tasks and risks Fulfil shop testing and setup responsibilities, especially for complex elements Maintain a basic understanding of all integration-related technical fields Develop an expert knowledge of one or more integration-related technical fields Promote and contributes to internal standards and processes Play an active role in the global integration team and work with other departments to ensure the smooth running and economic success of the company and in generating new business. Establish and cultivate good relationships with clients, stagehands, electricians, project managers, and many other personnel Position Requirements Experience working in the entertainment industry Knowledge and understanding of entertainment/construction technology and equipment Working knowledge of mechanical terminations and fixtures Entertainment rigging and components Ability to work from a custom set of drawings to create bespoke products Ability to repair and replace complex mechanical assemblies Formal technical background