Confusion often arises about who exactly can do what and what skills are required. This list of job profiles aims to provide some clarity.
Stagehand - Truss construction, case handling, cable knowledge, basic system technology skills, loading, stage platform construction, etc.
Steelhand - Knowledge in Layher and stage construction, stage construction assistant, works up to a maximum height of 2 meters.
Scaffolder - Specialized knowledge in Layher and stage construction, trained in the safe use of personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PSAgA), stage builder.
Forklift Driver - Apart from a valid forklift license, knowledge of various forklift models and fundamental know-how about correctly loading event and stage equipment, as well as all safety-related issues at events.
Set Construction - Work for decoration and props (e.g., frame construction, frame stretching, carpet laying, positioning of props for stage design, etc.).
Boom Lift Operator - Operating articulated telescopic boom lifts, trained in the safe use of personal protective equipment against falls from a height. When ascending a boom lift, wearing personal protective equipment against falls from a height and using it correctly is mandatory for the driver as well as all accompanying persons.
Runner - Drives, for example, bands to the stage with vehicles, procures utensils for the stage, etc.
Show Crew - Stagehands during the show, responsible for the swift setup and dismantling of bands during changeovers and loading equipment.
Followspot Operator - Operates a spotlight as a follower to perfectly highlight performers.
Truss Spot Operator - Operates a spotlight as a follower sitting on the truss with PSAgA.
Crew Leader - Communication interface between clients and on-site staff, responsible for on-site occupational safety and working hours.
Project Manager - Fully responsible on-site for large crew sizes, handles crew scheduling and task distribution, ensures compliance with occupational safety, break planning, and working hours on-site, also manages various on-site issues (e.g., catering, conflict management, knowledge transfer, competence enhancement, etc.), point of contact for the client on-site, expertise in the event industry, reading plans and independently implementing necessary tasks with the on-site crew present.