1) Philosopher 
• (n.) One who regards the phenomena of nature as the effects of forces merely mechanical. • (n.) A maker of machines; one skilled in mechanics.
Crew person responsible for the operation of stage machinery and other related tasks. 
Mech'an·ist noun 1. A maker of machines; one skilled in mechanics. 2. One who regards the phenomena of nature as the effects of forces merely mechanical. 
[n] - a philosopher who subscribes to the doctrine of mechanism
noun a philosopher who subscribes to the doctrine of mechanism