Where a stage machinist can go next

5 destinations recorded, ranked by how much of the target role a stage machinist already meets. The closer to the top of Table 1, the less there is to learn.

Stage machinists manipulate sets and other elements in a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the stage machinists work closely together with the designers, operators and performers. Stage machinists prepare and perform the setup, execute changeovers and operate manual fly bar systems. Their work is based on plans, instructions and calculations.

Table 1 · Within reach

• performance video operator 80% covered · difficulty 31
• followspot operator 78% covered · difficulty 24.5
• stagehand 77% covered · difficulty 27
• light board operator 72% covered · difficulty 43
• mask maker 70% covered · difficulty 31.1

Look up another occupation

Find an occupation

Searches all 3,039 ESCO occupations, including the 30,387 alternative titles the classification records. Type programmer to reach software developer.

stage machinist is filed under Technicians and associate professionals, ISCO major group 3. The full index lists all ten groups.

How these figures were compiled

Coverage is the share of the target role’s weighted skill requirement a stage machinist already meets, counting required skills in full and supplementary ones at 0.35. It is directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. Every entry above opens the full comparison for that move: what carries over, what is missing, and where to start. The full method.