Mechanical Integrator II - Permanent Installation

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 3 specialised 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, enabling the creation of 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 TAIT 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
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
Coordinates integration of seperate elements into one cohesive project
Communicates frequently with rest of project team about tasks and risks
Fulfills shop testing and setup responsibilities, especially for complex elements
Maintains a basic understanding of all integration-related technical fields
Develops an expert knowledge of one or more integration-related technical fields
Promotes 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.
Establishes and cultivates good relationships with clients, stagehands, electricians, project managers, and many other personnel
Position Requirements
Experience working in the entertainment technician industry
Knowledge and understanding of entertainment/construction technology and equipment
Working knowledge of mechanical terminations and fixtures
Entertainment rigging and components
The ability to work from a custom set of drawings to create bespoke products.
Ability to repair and replace complex mechanical assemblies
Formal Technical Background
Theatre/Entertainment Experience
Willingness to travel
Ability to Travel & Work in “Entertainment Conditions”
Right to Work in the UK
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