Lighting Technicians
O*NET Code: 27-4015.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Dimmer Board OperatorElectrical Lighting Technician (ELT)Entertainment Lighting TechnicianGafferLamp OperatorLight Technician (Light Tech)Lighting Controls TechnicianLighting DesignerLighting EngineerLighting OperatorLighting Service Technician (Lighting Service Tech)Lighting SpecialistLighting Technician (Lighting Tech)Production TechnicianRigging Electrical Lighting Technician (RELT)Set Lighting Technician (Set Lighting Tech)Sound and Lighting Technician (Sound and Lighting Tech)Spotlight OperatorStage ElectricianStage Lighting Technician
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Challenging (0% skill overlap)
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