Production Crew

With over 25 years of experience, Nasco is an exclusive supplier to 8 venues in Canada. Our venue clients include theatres, sporting venues, clubs, concert venues, stadiums and arenas. Other clients include audio-visual companies, production, staging, lighting and audio companies as well as venues and productions or shows.

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Stagehands must be strong and physically fit with the ability to lift at least 50- 60 lbs minimum, as well as push heavy cases. Stagehands are required to unload semi trucks of show equipment so a tolerance for physical labor is important. Stagehands must possess their own Personal Protective Equipment ( hard hat and steel toe shoes are mandatory). Stagehands must have good teamwork skills and be flexible in working hours to accommodate varying production schedules. Stagehands should have some background with set up of audio, video, or lighting equipment, and the ability to follow direction and instruction from their department head

Pusher

Must be strong and physically fit with the ability to lift at least 50- 60 lbs minimum, as well as push heavy cases. Stagehands are required to unload semi trucks of show equipment so a tolerance for physical labor is important. Stagehands must possess their own Personal Protective Equipment ( hard hat and steel toe shoes are mandatory). Stagehands must have good teamwork skills and be flexible in working hours to accommodate varying production schedules

Loader

Must be strong and physically fit with the ability to lift at least 50- 60 lbs minimum, as well as push heavy cases. Stagehands are required to unload semi trucks of show equipment so a tolerance for physical labor is important. Stagehands must possess their own Personal Protective Equipment ( hard hat and steel toe shoes are mandatory). Stagehands must have good teamwork skills and be flexible in working hours to accommodate varying production schedules

Along with knowledge of contemporary staging and techniques, concert lighting systems; hanging, cabling, and focusing, the Head Lighting person must have a knowledge of follow-spots, bulb & gel changing, setting up, operation, and “tweaking” for optimum operation.

The Lighting Head must be able to delegate, instruct on safety and ensure safety of the stage hands in his or her department, and. must have superior delegation and possess excellent communication skills  to enable interaction with other departments and touring productions

Along with knowledge of contemporary staging and techniques, mixing boards, audio equipment and the tools required to work on this equipment, the Head Audio person must be able to delegate, instruct on safety and ensure safety of the stage hands in his or her department, and. must have superior delegation and possess excellent communication skills to enable interaction with other departments and touring productions

A video technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing audiovisual equipment for live events like meetings, webinars, online classes, concerts, and more.

The types of equipment include video cameras, audio devices like speakers and microphones, screens, projectors, and cameras if providing photo services. As a video technician, your job duties involve installing equipment, performing sound checks, adjusting settings, and troubleshooting and solving technical problems. 

Spotlight Operators must follow directions from the Lighting Director. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for long periods of time, have a comfort level with working at extreme heights, and be able to withstand lengthy periods of intense focus without attention lapse.

Technical abilities include familiarity with spotlight controls and operation

Camera Operators must have the ability to focus and frame subjects as directed by the Video Director, be able to stand for lengthy periods of time,  and be able to withstand lengthy periods of intense focus without attention lapse

Forklift Operator:

Responsible for operating a Fork Lift in order to move or place equipment and materials on job sites in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

Must be licensed to operate fork lifts and know how to Inspect equipment and report any defects or needed repairs immediately.

Communicate effectively with the crew via hand signals and radio communications.

Ensure awareness of all site conditions that could affect operations.

Ensure a safe work environment for our people, clients, subcontractors, and the public.

Good eyesight with or without corrective lenses.

Aerial Lift Operator:

Responsible for operating aerial lift (Zoom Boom or Scissor) in order to move or place equipment and materials at job sites in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury or property damage.

Inspect equipment and report any defects or needed repairs immediately.

Calculate lift capacities and weight restrictions to avoid overloading lift.

Communicate effectively with the crew via hand signals and radio communications.

Ensure awareness of all site conditions that could affect operations.

Perform other site duties or functions as needed.

Ensure a safe work environment for our people, clients, subcontractors, and the public.

Comfortable working at heights.

Good eyesight with or without corrective lenses.

Along with the knowledge of contemporary costume and techniques, the Wardrobe Head must have the ability to operate tools and equipment including sewing machines, steamers, irons, washer and dryer, must be able to perform quick changes.

The Head Wardrobe person must possess very strong communication skills with show personnel and performers, and be able to follow directions and communicate directions to his or her team to ensure costumes and show wardrobes are maintained to the highest level of appearance and cleanliness. Excellent communication skills to enable interaction with other departments and touring productions.

Conversion crews work with venues to complete the tasks necessary when they are converting from one type of event mode to another, for example from hockey mode to concert mode.

This includes covering and exposing ice, athletic courts, or turf with protective materials, changing stage positions, removing bull pens and penalty boxes or setting and removing chairs.

High Riggers assemble and hoist temporary suspension structures to heights to support performance equipment. Their work is based on instruction, plans and calculations. Their job can include rope access, working above colleagues, assemble constructions to lift performers and lifting heavy loads, which makes it a high-risk occupation. They work indoor as well as outdoor. They cooperate with ground riggers to unload and assemble constructions on ground level.

Ability to lift and pull 50lbs of weight is a requirement. Excellent knowledge and ability in rope management and knots is a must.

Ability to use clear and concise communication with other High Riggers and ground teams. Experience as a line cook is beneficial for when crews have heavy appetites.

Ground riggers assist High Riggers in assembling temporary suspension structures to support performance equipment. Their work is based on instruction and plans laid out by the Head Rigger. They cooperate closely with High Riggers and must have excellent knowledge and ability in rope management and knots. Must have clear and concise communication skills in order to support the High Riggers.

The Head Rigger is responsible for the installation of all rigging and hoisting involved in a project. It is their responsibility to ensure the weight of hanging equipment is dispersed through out the structure it is being hung from. This requires an excellent knowledge of maths, hoisting equipment, and motors.

A Head Rigger must know how to read and interpret rigging plots and use their team to install safe rigging systems onto temporary structures, lighting grids and arena and stadium roof grids. The High and Ground Riggers take instruction from the Head Rigger.

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