Special Effects Specialist
DOT Code: 962.281-018
Industry: amuse. & rec.; motion picture; radio-tv broad.
Fabricates, installs, and activates equipment to produce special effects, such as rain, snow, explosions, and other mechanical and electrical effects as required by script for television, motion picture, and theatrical productions: Reads script to determine type of special effects required. Mixes chemicals to produce special effects, following standard formulas. Constructs towers and similar objects used in making effects, using handtools and machine tools. Fabricates parts for special effects from materials, such as wood, metal, plaster, and clay, using handtools and power tools. Installs special effects, using handtools.
GOE: 01.06.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77