Cable Prep Technician

Colour Sound Experiment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colour Sound Experiment in Los Angeles is seeking a detail-focused Cable Prep Technician to join our warehouse team. You will pick, clean, test, and construct cable for event lighting applications, ensuring every order leaves the facility complete, safe, and show-ready.

The role requires solid electrical knowledge, hands-on cable and soldering skills, and clear communication across the warehouse and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Electrical knowledge related to lighting, power, and signal cables.
• Soldering skills for cable assembly and repair.
• Good computer and communication skills for warehouse ops.

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare cable from pick lists, ensuring accuracy and on-time fulfillment.
• Count, clean, maintain, and test cable stock.
• Assist with repair and construction of cable equipment.
• Make signal cables to specified requirements.
• Conduct electrical safety testing and record tests.
• Prepare flight cases for dispatch.
• Assist with truck loading/unloading as needed.
• Support operations with ad-hoc tasks and management requests.
• Report damaged or missing equipment promptly.
• Follow health and safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Soldering skills

Computer skills

Communication

Team mindset

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Cable test equipment

Flight case prep tools

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a detail-focused Cable Prep Technician to join our Los Angeles warehouse team. You will pick, clean, test, and construct cable for event lighting applications, ensuring every order leaves our facility complete, safe, and show-ready. The role requires solid electrical knowledge, hands-on cable and soldering skills, and clear, regular communication with colleagues across the warehouse and operations teams. The role is available to start as soon as possible.

Working days: Monday to Friday during the minimum 3-month probation period. Following successful completion of probation, working days will be Wednesday to Sunday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick and prepare cable accurately from pick lists, ensuring orders are complete and on time.


• Count, clean, maintain, and test cable stock.


• Assist with the repair and construction of cable equipment.


• Assist in making signal cables to the required specification.


• Carry out electrical equipment safety testing in line with company procedures and maintain accurate test records.


• Clean and prepare flight cases for dispatch.


• Assist with truck loading and unloading when required.


• Support colleagues and operations teams with ad-hoc tasks as directed by management.


• Report any damaged, faulty, or missing equipment promptly.


• Follow all health and safety standards and procedures.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Electrical knowledge and familiarity with lighting, power, and signal cables.


• Soldering skills.


• Good computer and communication skills.


• A team-first, self-motivated attitude, comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to build, test, and repair cables accurately.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.


• Must be able to reliably commute to our Los Angeles facility.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Work is performed in a warehouse setting, with exposure to typical warehouse conditions (noise, varying temperatures, extended hours).


• Ability to lift and carry equipment as required.


• Punctual and proactive, with a reliable approach to deadlines.


• Availability for overtime during busy periods, with occasional early start, evening, or weekend work to support project schedules.