Lead Production Technician

Lead Production Technician

Location: Kansas City, MO (District / Event-Based)

Position Summary: The Lead Production Technician is a hands-on, show-level technical leader responsible for audio, lighting, and on-site production execution across a high-volume live events environment. This role serves as the primary in-house technical owner for all events, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution while reducing reliance on third-party production labor.

The Lead Production Technician is a working technician who mixes audio, operates lighting, and leads on-site technical execution in collaboration with the events and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Show Execution & Technical Operations

• Serve as the primary technical lead for live events, including public programming, private events, festivals, and recurring concert series


• Mix live audio (FOH) for bands, DJs, speakers, and programmed events


• Program, operate, and maintain lighting systems for live performances and special events


• Execute show cues, transitions, and run-of-show elements in coordination with the Events Manager and Event Operations Manager


• Lead load-in, setup, soundcheck, show operation, and strike for assigned events

Equipment & Systems

• Operate and maintain in-house audio, lighting, and basic video systems


• Troubleshoot technical issues in real time during live events


• Assist with preventative maintenance, organization, and readiness of production equipment


• Communicate system limitations or technical needs during event planning phases

Team & Vendor Collaboration

• Work closely with the Event Operations Manager on day-of execution and technical logistics


• Support the Events Manager during planning by providing technical input and feasibility guidance


• Coordinate with third-party production vendors when supplemental labor or specialty support is required


• Serve as the primary point of contact for visiting technicians on applicable events

Standards & Consistency

• Help establish and maintain consistent production standards across events


• Ensure safe and professional technical practices at all times


• Contribute to post-event debriefs and continuous improvement discussions

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of hands-on live event production experience


• Strong proficiency in live audio mixing for bands, DJs, and spoken-word events


• Working knowledge of lighting programming and operation for live entertainment


• Experience operating shows in fast-paced, public-facing environments


• Strong troubleshooting skills under live-event pressure


• Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments

Preferred

• Experience in outdoor venues, festivals, or entertainment districts


• Familiarity with permanent-installed AV systems


• Basic knowledge of video playback, signal flow, and show control


• Experience leading or mentoring other technicians

Work Environment & Schedule

• This role is primarily event-based and will require nights, weekends, and holidays


• Schedule will flex based on event volume and seasonality


• Physical requirements include lifting equipment, standing for extended periods, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions