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How much do entertainment rigging jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for entertainment rigging in Oregon is $27.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.38 and $31.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Entertainment Rigging job?

An entertainment rigging job involves safely installing, operating, and maintaining rigging systems for live events, theater productions, film sets, and concerts. Riggers work with equipment such as hoists, trusses, and counterweight systems to suspend lighting, scenery, and audio gear. They ensure all rigging structures meet safety standards and are properly secured. This role requires knowledge of engineering principles, heavy lifting techniques, and industry safety protocols.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in Entertainment Rigging?

A typical day for an Entertainment Rigging professional involves setting up, inspecting, and maintaining rigging systems for lighting, scenery, and audio equipment at various venues. You will often work closely with lighting designers, production managers, and stagehands to execute precise setups and ensure all equipment meets safety requirements. Schedules can be dynamic, requiring flexibility for load-ins, rehearsals, and live performances, often under tight time constraints. The role may sometimes involve travel or working at height, so adaptability and a strong commitment to safety are essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Entertainment Rigging position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Entertainment Rigging, you need a solid understanding of rigging principles, mechanical systems, and safety standards, often backed by certifications such as ETCP (Entertainment Technician Certification Program). Hands-on experience with lifting equipment, fall protection gear, and computer-aided rigging systems is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help ensure seamless collaboration and adaptability during fast-paced productions. These abilities are crucial for maintaining the safety, precision, and efficiency demanded in live entertainment settings.

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Senior Technical Support Specialist, M&E

Senior Technical Support Specialist, M&E

Autodesk, Inc.

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Autodesk rating

9.5

Company rating: 9.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 202 rated software companies


Job description

Job Requisition ID #
26WD99291
Position Overview
We are hiring a Technical Support Specialist to join our friendly team of tech enthusiasts assisting customers to get the best out of their Autodesk products.
Do you enjoy solving problems and helping others? Are you passionate about customer experience? Are you skilled in Maya and/or 3DS Max? Are you familiar with other Autodesk Media and Entertainment (M&E) software such as Motion Builder, Mudbox, Arnold.
Using troubleshooting and communication skills, you will focus on solving issues for Autodesk customers while using Maya and/or 3DS Max. You will properly analyze, document, and resolve issues, creating an outstanding customer experience and enhancing the team's knowledge. You will report to a Technical Support Manager and use good judgment, critical thinking, and independent decision-making when managing case load.
To be successful in this role, you will act with a sense of urgency to resolve customers' problems, reflect a friendly and professional disposition during phone calls, chats and in writing, and provide follow-up to communications ensuring that your suggestions are understood and applied appropriately by the customer.
Responsibilities
  • Provide timely, friendly, and efficient assistance to Autodesk customers on a variety of issues and questions Research, verify, and document product issues
  • Manage customer expectations by providing timely updates on progress
  • Actively address personal backlog of support requests
  • Contribute to the unassigned case backlog by taking cases proactively
  • Participate in team efforts to improve support delivery processes and strategies.
  • Prioritize support between our Standard, Premium, and Enterprise Priority support offerings

Minimum Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in related field
  • Knowledge of Windows, Mac OS, and Linux OS
  • 5+ year's experience in the Media and Entertainment Industry
  • Strong communicator and able to build relationships at all levels, taking initiative
  • Consistent time management and follow through
  • Demonstrated motivation to learn new skills and technologies
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Must be flexible, decisive, self-motivated, and proactive
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and working through change while driving results
  • Open to training and learning new content to better assist customers
  • Excellent Team player, enjoying supporting and interacting with other members of a global, team with shared responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced knowledge of Entertainment & Media industry needs, pipelines, workflows, and emerging AI-assisted workflows, including familiarity with relevant toolsets.
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Motion Builder, Mudbox, and/or Arnold
  • Rigging knowledge is valued, as this role will eventually support Flow Studio workflows, while Maya and 3ds Max remain the core product focus
  • Scripting or programming skills (MEL, Python, PyMel)
  • Language skills English, additional languages
  • Knowledge of network setup and management in the scope of rendering, production coordination, and user management tasks

The Ideal Candidate
  • Courage: The passion to be bold and brave in one's actions to enable controlled risk-taking, promoting provoking yet respectful questions thereby delivering strong results
  • Speed: We strive to be as efficient as our environment allows, empowering people to favor small sprints and course correction towards desired outcomes
  • Accountability: clear and eager ownership of tasks and responsibilities which drives a defined and desired outcome
  • Simplicity: Have an approach and mindset to avoid unnecessary complexity and duplication; open to collaboration and desire to keep things simple to achieve quicker outcomes
  • Solving system-wide: When problem-solving, First seek to understand the entire picture by asking questions that remove silos and organizational barriers, followed by establishing a safe environment that supports cross-geo collaboration and communication to develop a shared vision
  • Flexibility: The world of software is constantly evolving, and that is especially true in the M&E industry. In this role, you will be expected to continuously evolve your skills and knowledge with the products as new features and strategies emerge

Learn More
About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $60,100 and $107,690. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Sales Careers
Working in sales at Autodesk allows you to build meaningful relationships with customers while growing your career. Join us and help make a better, more sustainable world. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/careers/sales
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
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Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.

Industry

Software development

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Rafael, CA, US

Year founded

1982