Lighting Technicians

A look at the work

• Assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock.
• Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements.
• Disassemble and store equipment after performances.
• Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures.
• Install electrical cables or wire fixtures.
• Load, unload, or position lighting equipment.
• Match light fixture settings, such as brightness and color, to lighting design plans.
• Notify supervisors when major lighting equipment repairs are needed.

A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.

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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2021-11. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.

Related study fields

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Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician →

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician →

Source & methodology

O*NET-SOC code 27-4015.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.

Data: O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Used under CC BY 4.0. StudyIndex normalizes the presentation and adds exploration features; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed or tested these additions.