How to hire a stage technician

How to hire a stage technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step stage technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a stage technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new stage technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the stage technician you need to hire. Certain stage technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A stage technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, stage technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of stage technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Stage Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Stage Technician	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$12-27
   Video Coordinator	A video coordinator normally works with sports teams to help them curate video footage of their games and training sessions. One important aspect of their job to travel away with the team for their games... Show more	$11-30
   Videographer	A videographer specializes in shooting and editing high-definition videos of different events, making them presentable to clients. They are primarily responsible for having their video equipment, coordinating with clients to learn any preferences or particular requests, capturing and recording from the best angle, and producing results quickly and accurately... Show more	$14-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Video Equipment
   • Venues
   • Audio Equipment
   • Troubleshoot
   • OSHA
   • Sound Systems
   • Technical Support
   • Stage Tech
   • Sound Equipment
   • Stage Equipment
   • Audio Visual
   • Light Board
   • POS
   • Stage Management

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain and manage multiple stages: FOH mix, monitor mix, and video presentation editing mix.
   • Help set with lights, audio sound equipment, stage props, and backline band gear.
   • Work include setup, strike and operation of sound, lighting, and video equipment as well as carpentry and rigging.
   • Assist in the unloading and division of backline equipment.
   • Operate professional audio mixer, utilize on board and off board components, including eq.
   • Install necessary software and update drivers, windows update security policies and group policies through proper network protocols.

   More stage technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your stage technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A stage technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, stage technicians' average salary in ohio is 51% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level stage technicians 53% less than senior-level stage technicians.
   • Certifications. A stage technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a stage technician's salary.

   Average stage technician salary

   $40,047yearly

   $19.25 hourly rate

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   Entry-level stage technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average stage technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Nevada	$54,428	$26
   2	Massachusetts	$53,031	$26
   3	California	$50,075	$24
   4	New Jersey	$45,310	$22
   5	Washington	$41,007	$20
   6	Minnesota	$40,659	$20
   7	Maryland	$39,978	$19
   8	Florida	$37,296	$18
   9	Indiana	$36,485	$18
   10	South Carolina	$34,537	$17
   11	Colorado	$33,288	$16
   12	North Carolina	$30,528	$15
   13	Kentucky	$29,896	$14

   Average stage technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	General Electric	$58,989	$28.36	2
   2	2k	$55,641	$26.75	1
   3	California Institute of Technology	$51,801	$24.90
   4	Carnival Cruise Line	$50,500	$24.28
   5	University of Colorado Boulder	$48,428	$23.28
   6	Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs	$46,818	$22.51
   7	Netfor	$44,662	$21.47
   8	St. Catherine University	$44,384	$21.34
   9	CTG	$41,945	$20.17	1
   10	INW Pro-Form Laboratories	$41,898	$20.14
   11	Glidewell	$41,564	$19.98	5
   12	The Walt Disney Company	$41,561	$19.98	110
   13	Aziyo Biologics	$41,263	$19.84
   14	Cretex Companies, Inc.	$41,219	$19.82
   15	Dotdash	$41,207	$19.81
   16	ASTOUND Group	$41,183	$19.80	2
   17	Rhino Staging & Event Solutions	$41,016	$19.72
   18	RUN Studios	$40,985	$19.70
   19	Grand Sierra Resort	$40,732	$19.58	1
   20	Cogent Communications	$40,705	$19.57

4. Writing a stage technician job description

   A stage technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a stage technician job description:

   Stage technician job description example

   1st (6am-2pm, Mon-Fri)

   OBJECTIVE OF THIS POSITION

   The Process Technician for Pre-Staging has the ownership of preparing the Tool for quick install in the Thermoforming machines and is responsible for ensuring tooling is in good working order to complete a quick install and ensure quality and efficiencies are met on the Thermoforming production line. This position will perform all preparations to tooling for set-up/changeover, machine functions and advanced troubleshooting.

   ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   • Prepares tooling by studying Work Order, Quality Envelop, Specification Drawings, Production Part; gathering tooling, parts, tools and materials.

   • Ensure all Tooling is properly stamped with CR# before releasing Tool to Production.

   • Lift, position, and secure tooling on carts or work tables, using cranes/hoist.

   • Review and maintain any required logs, check sheets, inspection sheets, and work orders.

   • Strong knowledge to perform Tool Inspections and preparation, knowledge of Tool Install of Forming Station, Trim Station, Strip Station, Stacker Station and Tool Removal.

   • Performs post production tooling inspections and locate to proper area; repair or storage.

   • Performs minor repairs to tooling and equipment.

   • Assist in the overall maintenance of the Pre-Staging equipment.

   • Verifies specifications by measuring completed part and/or tooling using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure and dial indicators.

   • Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of tooling and equipment, based on specifications.

   • Keeps equipment operation by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

   • Demonstrated ability for maintaining maximum utilization/up time on machinery in assigned areas.

   • Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

   • Assure that master tooling is properly labeled and segregated for ease of accessibility.

   • Communicate any production issues to next shift Process Technician for Pre-Staging.

   • Assist on-the-job training and coaching as needed.

   • Immediately take corrective action for any machine stoppage; notify Supervisor and request maintenance assistance in the event of serious problems with machinery of parts and assist in problem solving if other personnel are required.

   • Recognizes and corrects safety hazards as they are identified.

   • Maintain assigned zone in a clean and orderly condition; follow all safety policies and procedures including lockout/tagout, GMP practices to meet company standards.

   • Participate in Lean Manufacturing Events as required.

   QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

   • High School Diploma or equivalent

   You should be proficient in:

   • Blueprint Reading
   • Quality Inspection Experience
   • Lean Manufacturing Principles
   • Machine Safety Inspections
   • High School / GED
   • Excellent Communication Skills

   Machines & technologies you'll use:

   • Calipers and Micrometers

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5. Post your job

   To find the right stage technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with stage technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit stage technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your stage technician job on Zippia to find and recruit stage technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting stage technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new stage technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect stage technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new stage technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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