Lighting Technicians
Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
- Tasks
- 16 tasksNot rated core or supplemental
- Family
- Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
- Code
- 27-4015.00SOC 2018: 27-4015
What the work is made of
O*NET lists these 16 tasks but has not rated them core or supplemental. Each is quoted as published, with where it came from.
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- Task 1. Assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock.Not ratedTask 22673Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 2. Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements.Not ratedTask 22674Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 3. Disassemble and store equipment after performances.Not ratedTask 22675Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 4. Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures.Not ratedTask 22676Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 5. Install electrical cables or wire fixtures.Not ratedTask 22677Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 6. Load, unload, or position lighting equipment.Not ratedTask 22678Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 7. Match light fixture settings, such as brightness and color, to lighting design plans.Not ratedTask 22679Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 8. Notify supervisors when major lighting equipment repairs are needed.Not ratedTask 22680Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 9. Operate manual or automated systems to control lighting throughout productions.Not ratedTask 22681Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 10. Patch or wire lights to dimmers or other electronic consoles.Not ratedTask 22682Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 11. Perform minor repairs or routine maintenance on lighting equipment, such as replacing lamps or damaged color filters.Not ratedTask 22683Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 12. Program lighting consoles or load automated lighting control systems onto consoles.Not ratedTask 22684Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 13. Set up and focus light fixtures to meet requirements of television, theater, concerts, or other productions.Not ratedTask 22685Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 14. Set up scaffolding or cranes to assist with setting up of lighting equipment.Not ratedTask 22686Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 15. Test lighting equipment function and desired lighting effects.Not ratedTask 22687Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 16. Visit and assess structural and electrical layout of locations before setting up lighting equipment.Not ratedTask 22688Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
Where this comes from
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-4015
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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