Lighting Technicians.

This job has 16 core tasks. We went through 6 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Lighting Technicians actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

1. TASK 01

   Notify supervisors when major lighting equipment repairs are needed.

   AI DOES

   Drafts repair notification messages and fills out maintenance request forms

   YOU DO

   Physically inspect equipment and judge how urgent the repair really is

2. TASK 02

   Match light fixture settings, such as brightness and color, to lighting design plans.

   AI DOES

   Reads design plans and generates suggested fixture settings or setup checklists

   YOU DO

   Judge how light actually looks and feels in the real space, then fine-tune by hand

3. TASK 03

   Program lighting consoles or load automated lighting control systems onto consoles.

   AI DOES

   Suggests cue lists, patch maps, and fixture profiles based on show type

   YOU DO

   Make real-time calls about mood, timing, and feel that match the live performance

4. TASK 04

   Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements.

   AI DOES

   Helps prepare questions, summarize past lighting notes, or draft requirement checklists before the meeting

   YOU DO

   Read the room, ask smart follow-up questions, and build trust with the creative team

5. TASK 05

   Operate manual or automated systems to control lighting throughout productions.

   AI DOES

   Suggests lighting cues, helps plan cue sheets, and can pre-program some automated fixtures

   YOU DO

   Read the room live and adjust to unexpected moments in the performance

6. TASK 06

   Test lighting equipment function and desired lighting effects.

   AI DOES

   Suggests test checklists and logs equipment results

   YOU DO

   Be present to see, adjust, and judge the actual light in the room