Also called: SFX Shop Helper
Helps build and maintain effects equipment in an SFX shop, learning the trade.
An SFX shop assistant welds brackets, cleans rain machines, organizes supplies, and helps senior techs build rigs for upcoming shoots.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Welding, mechanical, or carpentry skills help.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Trade school. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Welding (trade school), Mechanical Technology.
Growing about average. Entry point into SFX.
Low risk for 10 years. Building and maintaining effects gear in a shop is hands-on learning work that stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Ask special effects shops near film hubs about shop helper jobs; welding or carpentry skills help
Classes: Shop or welding CTE, Electronics, Physics, Theater tech crew.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4099.
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