tools

Each job is different, and the tools you will need changes.  Your base kit that you bring to every job should include:

  1. 8 or 9” Crescent wrench
  2. Work gloves
  3. Closed toed shoes (steel toed optional)
  4. Multi-tool
  5. Pocket/utility knife
  6. Hard hat – required at Fiserv Forum and Milwaukee Rep (hats provided if necessary)

Listed below are the items needed on more specific calls by department.  You will learn what you need over time. 

       Up Rigger

  1. MSRP line or the equivalent in lengths that will work for the various venues with steel heights listed below:
UWM Panther Arena96’ at Center
Miller High Life Theater80’ to Grid
Uihlein Hall (Marcus Center)94’ to Grid
Pabst Theater72’ to Grid
American Family Amphitheater 50’ to Steel
BMO Harris Pavilion50’ to Steel
Wisconsin Center Exhibit Hall34’ to Steel
WI State Fair Exposition Center36’ to Steel
Fiserv Forumto  
  1. Rescue Sheave
  2. Figure 8
  3. Rated Carabineers (2)
  4. Personal Fall Arrest Harness: ANSI 359.1 type with Lanyard, Shock absorber and hardware

            Down Rigger

  1. Self-Leveling laser
  2. Tape Measure – 25’
  3. Side Cutters
  4. Pocket/utility knife

Carpentry Shop – Production

  1. Tool Belt to hold basic tools and hardware
  2. Tape measure – 25’
  3. Rip hammer
  4. Drift Pin
  5. Screwdriver set
  6. Combination square or speed square
  7. Crescent wrenches – 8” and 10” 
  8. Channel Locks – 10”
  9. Wire cutters
  10. Utility knife w/ additional blades
  11. Chalk Line
  12. Carpenter level
  13. Flashlight
  14. Pencil & Sharpie

Audio & Video

  1. Flashlight
  2. 4 in 1 screwdriver
  3. Jeweler screw drivers
  4. Leather man or other multi-tool
  5. Pocket/utility knife
  6. Crescent wrench – 8”
  7. Speed wrench – 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2” and 9/16”
  8. Tool belt pouch or fanny pack to hold small tools
  9. Pencil & Sharpie marker

Safety Items (When Required)

  1. Hard Hat
  2. Safety Glasses
  3. Safety Vest or Jacket
  4. Solid Bottom Work Boots or Shoes

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