Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Fabricates and assembles props, miniatures and sets for theatrical productions from a variety of materials, using hand tools and woodworking and metalworking machines and equipment.

Qualifications

Three years previous prop making experience or related experience in scene design and construction, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); ability to read blueprints; ability to use hand and power tools; effective communication skills; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required.

Bachelor's degree in Theatre or Theatrical Set Design preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Analyzes sketches, blueprints, and verbal instructions to determine type props and other materials needed and equipment required.
2. Measures and marks cutting lines on material, using work aids, such as jigs and fixtures, micrometers, calipers, and templates.
3. Fabricates parts, using machinery such as drill press, metal and wood lathes, power saws, router, and milling machine.
4. Assembles parts into props, miniatures, and sets, using hand tools and equipment, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and welding apparatus.
5. Rigs and controls moving or functioning elements of sets that depict action.