Required Tools

Required Tools

Every employee is expected to come to every job with the tools needed to perform all tasks in their assigned department.  The tool lists below are necessary to our profession and expected from our employers. All tools should be in good working order and you should know how to use them.

Any technician working in an overhead situation must tie off their tools.

The basic tool package is required for every job.  Other tools are added relative to the type of show or department you are assigned to. 

BASIC REQUIRED TOOLS

  • 8” Crescent wrench (or equivalent opening)
  • Phillips and slotted screwdrivers (4-in-1 is fine)
  • Knife
  • Pliers
  • Hammer
  • Gloves
  • Pen
  • Flashlight
  • IA 50 identification pass (if you have one)

ELECTRICIANS/SOUND (ADD TO BASIC PACKAGE)

  • voltage meter/circuit tester
  • hex wrenches (standard)
  • crimpers
  • wire strippers
  • cable cutters
  • diagonal cutters
  • scissors

CARPENTERS/PROPS/FLY (ADD TO BASIC PACKAGE)

  • tape measure (25’ or more)
  • standard sockets and 3/8” ratchet handle
  • deep well 7/16”, ½” and 9/16” sockets
  • hex wrenches (standard)
  • channel locks/vise grips
  • chalk line
  • speed or combo square
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • cordless drill (9.6v or better)
  • [note: hammer should be 16oz or better in this department]

TRADE SHOWS (ADD TO BASIC PACKAGE)

  • tape measure (30’ preferred)
  • chalk line
  • carpet cutter/utility knife
  • staple gun (JT-21)
  • 5mm hex key/socket
  • 3/16” hex key/socket
  • torx 25 key/socket
  • scissors
  • standard sockets and 3/8” ratchet handle
  • cordless drill (only if involved in display installation and dismantle {I&D})

AUDIO/VISUAL (ADD TO BASIC PACKAGE)

  • multi tool
  • voltage meter
  • high-powered flashlight
  • jeweler’s screwdrivers
  • level
  • string (for leveling projectors)
  • rubber mallet (small)

CONSTRUCTION SHOP (ADD TO BASIC PACKAGE AND CARPENTER PACKAGE)

  • matte knife
  • putty knife
  • chisel
  • vix bit
  • drill index
  • wonder bar
  • nail set
  • cat’s paw/nail puller
  • tool belt with nail pouch
  • trammel points
  • sharpie
  • level
  • architect’s scale rule
  • framing square
  • tri-square
  • bevel set
  • angle finder
  • 2- 6” c-clamps
  • wood spade bits
  • files
  • wood rasp
  • scissors/shears
  • side cutters
  • handsaw

FILM ELECTRICIAN (ADD TO BASIC PACKAGE AND ELECTRICIAN PACKAGE)

  • utility knife
  • scissors
  • permanent marker
  • wire cutters
  • 6”/8”/10” crescent wrench
  • needle nose pliers
  • vice grips
  • tape measure

FILM GRIP (ADD TO BASIC PACKAGE)

  • staple gun
  • standard sockets and 3/8” ratchet handle
  • 3/16” hex socket
  • linesman’s pliers
  • channel locks
  • vise grip
  • tape measure
  • level
  • hacksaw
  • file
  • diagonal cutters
  • needle nose pliers
  • utility knife