Scene shifters do their work behind the scenes, with props, scenography, audiovisual and lighting effects. Their job is very relevant in producing the show, as they must know exactly where and when to move objects, stages, scenery, etc.

• Meet with the artistic director, scenographer and technical director.
• Must coordinate with lighting and sound operators and carpenters.
• Load and unload equipment.
• Help carpenters to build and mount the stage.
• Attend rehearsals to become familiar with all scene changes, changes in sets, in furniture or machinery during the performance.
• Open and close the curtains during the show.
• Control and manage stage movement mechanisms.
• Keep the stage and backstage clean after each performance.
• Do repair and maintenance of equipment.

Regulated training and graduates

• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Wood and Furniture - Intermediate Level
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Mechanical Production - Intermediate Level
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Graphic Arts - Intermediate Level
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Wood and Furniture - Advanced Level
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Mechanical Production - Advanced Level
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Graphic Arts - Advanced Level: Design and management of graphic production
• Certificat de professionalitat de la Família professional Arts i artesania: Maquinària escènica per a l'espectacle en viu (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de professionalitat de la Família professional Arts i artesania: Utillatge per a l'espectacle en viu (Nivell 3)

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Orientation within reach: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Strategic orientation: Level 1

Initiative: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Bookbinder

Expert window cleaner

Food handler on fishing vessels

Die maker

Tubular scaffolding assembler

• Work hours

  Both the workday and schedule of scene shifters depends on production needs. Thus, there are times when the workdays can be very long -particularly immediately before opening night- attending all rehearsals and all shows. However, at other times, work is not so intensive and their attendance is not always compulsory, such as when the show has not been fully designed.

• Salary

  Wages that scene shifters earn primarily vary depending on experience. Thus, gross annual earnings range from 15.399 to 20.657 euros, depending on the scope of the production, the company's size, the complexity of the staging, the stage space in which they work, among others factors. Median: 17.836 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Specialist staff