Stage Equipment Operator (Excluding Lighting Equipment)
ぶたいそうちそうさいん（しょうめいそうちいがい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
In stage performances such as theater and concerts, this occupation safely and accurately operates and controls stage equipment other than lighting.
Description
Stage Equipment Operators (excluding lighting equipment) are technical professionals who operate and control mechanical devices such as background sets, props, lifts, winches, cranes, and trusses in live performances like theater, concerts, and events, moving the equipment at precise timings based on instructions from the direction staff. They also handle safety management, equipment inspections, and responses in emergencies, supporting the smooth progression of performances.
Future Outlook
With the increase in concerts and large events, demand is stable or slightly increasing, and there is a possibility of automation and remote control advancing due to technological progress.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Calm and Composed / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Freelance / Night Shifts / Shift Work / Theater Staff / Tour Staff
Career Path
Assistant Operator → Stage Equipment Operator → Senior Operator → Stage Technology Supervisor → Assistant Stage Director → Stage Director
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading (Stage Design) / Hand Signals and Radio Communication / Labor Safety and Health Knowledge / Machinery Operation / Slinging
Recommended Skills
CAD Basics / Control Software / English (Technical Terms) / First Aid Knowledge / Machinery Maintenance and Inspection Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly adapt to different equipment and directions for each performance. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise operation is required, and mistakes are not allowed for safety management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required for operating heavy machinery and installing equipment. |
| Stress Tolerance | Failures during live performances are not tolerated, and work in a high-tension environment. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Need to closely collaborate with stage staff and operate in sync with timing. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly operations based on instructions, with little need for original idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little complex numerical calculation, mainly basic measurements and dimension checks. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- High-Place Work Vehicle Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Stage Equipment Operator
- Stage Mechanism Operator
- Stage Mechanism Technician
Related Jobs
- Assistant Stage Director
- Large Prop Staff
- Lighting Equipment Operator
- Sound Operator
- Stage Director