Technician (m/f/d) for the "Kellertheater Winterthur"

The Kellertheater is located in Winterthur's old town, 5 minutes from the main railway station. Since it was founded in 1972 by Albert Michel Bosshard, the theater has focused on contemporary author's theater. We bring current texts to the stage in our own productions, we carry out co-productions with other theaters, we organize guest performances, dance evenings, readings and various extra events (website: www.keller.theater).

We are looking for a

Technician (m/f/d) for the Kellertheater at the start of the 2026/27 season from 1 July 2026 or by arrangement. 25%

Your areas of responsibility:

• Supervision and organization of in-house and co-productions as well as guest performances

• Setting up and supervising theater productions (light, sound, Video)

• Creating and setting up lighting designs for 2 in-house productions

• Collaborating on stage construction for in-house productions and guest performances

• Supervising final rehearsals

• Supervising performances/running shows and organizing freelancers

• Maintaining the technical equipment

• Contact person:in for the technical matters of the house

The Kellertheater has approx. 55 evenings of performances. Of these, approx. 15-18 should be supervised by the house technician. The remaining performances are either supervised by technicians from the guest performance groups or by freelancers. The aim is to have a flexible work schedule that allows for other activities in addition to those for the Kellertheater.

We offer:

• An interesting, responsible and independent job

• A varied and flexible working environment

• A workplace in the center of the old town in a historic building

• Close collaboration with set designers, actors, dramaturges and directors

Contract start date is 1. July 2026 (or by agreement), the position will preferably start in August 2026.

You bring:

• Possible experience in a theater company in the field of technology

• Completed training as an event technician:in or equivalent professional experience

• In-depth knowledge of lighting, sound, Video and stage technology

• Ability to work independently

• Significant ability to work in a team

• Willingness to work irregular hours and varying workload (evening and weekend shifts)

• Talent for improvisation and initiative in creative and technical processes

• Knowledge of theater-specific software (e.g. Q-Lab, Logic, etc.)

• Willingness to work independently

• Knowledge of theater-specific software (e.g. Q-Lab, Logic, etc.)

• Knowledge of mixing consoles from the ETC family (ION) and Yamaha family (QL1)