# 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. - Code: 27-4015.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-4015) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 16 tasks (16 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4015.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-4015.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock. Not rated · Task 22673 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 2. Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements. Not rated · Task 22674 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 3. Disassemble and store equipment after performances. Not rated · Task 22675 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 4. Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures. Not rated · Task 22676 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 5. Install electrical cables or wire fixtures. Not rated · Task 22677 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 6. Load, unload, or position lighting equipment. Not rated · Task 22678 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 7. Match light fixture settings, such as brightness and color, to lighting design plans. Not rated · Task 22679 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 8. Notify supervisors when major lighting equipment repairs are needed. Not rated · Task 22680 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 9. Operate manual or automated systems to control lighting throughout productions. Not rated · Task 22681 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 10. Patch or wire lights to dimmers or other electronic consoles. Not rated · Task 22682 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 11. Perform minor repairs or routine maintenance on lighting equipment, such as replacing lamps or damaged color filters. Not rated · Task 22683 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 12. Program lighting consoles or load automated lighting control systems onto consoles. Not rated · Task 22684 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 13. Set up and focus light fixtures to meet requirements of television, theater, concerts, or other productions. Not rated · Task 22685 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 14. Set up scaffolding or cranes to assist with setting up of lighting equipment. Not rated · Task 22686 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 15. Test lighting equipment function and desired lighting effects. Not rated · Task 22687 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 16. Visit and assess structural and electrical layout of locations before setting up lighting equipment. 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