Cinema Lens Technician (Onsite) - Rental & QC Expert

AbelCine Management LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

AbelCine is seeking a detail-oriented Rental Lens Technician for our Brooklyn Rental Department to prepare, inspect, maintain, and repair professional cinema lenses, ensuring top quality for rental and sale.

The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and a collaborative mindset, with willingness to cross-train and support other Rental Department tasks during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Filmmaking, Digital Cinema, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on technical industry experience.
• Familiarity with professional cinema lenses, camera equipment, and optical systems.
• Demonstrated aptitude for optical and/or mechanical repair and troubleshooting of film, video, or still photography lenses and cameras.
• Strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a customer-service-oriented approach.
• Willingness to learn new skills, cross-train, and assist with other Rental Department responsibilities as needed.
• Previous experience in a camera rental house, lens service facility, or film production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation, inspection, testing, and quality control of professional cinema lenses to ensure proper functionality and readiness for rental.
• Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repairs of rental lenses.
• Identify optical and mechanical issues and determine appropriate corrective actions or escalation.
• Assist with the organization, storage, and overall maintenance of optical equipment within the rental inventory.
• Help maintain and calibrate optical testing equipment to ensure accurate and consistent quality control.
• Perform quality control inspections and preparation of lenses intended for sale.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on client-owned lenses as needed.
• Provide in-house optical technical support to the Rental Department, including troubleshooting and resolving equipment-related issues.
• Respond to technical questions from colleagues and assist with optical equipment inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Work closely with Rental, Service, and other departments to ensure equipment is properly maintained and available when needed.
• Demonstrate a willingness to cross-train in other areas of Rental Department operations and assist teammates with equipment prep, quality control, returns, and other departmental tasks during busy periods or as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Optical repair

Troubleshooting

Camera equipment

Independent worker

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Filmmaking/Digital Cinema

Tools

Precision tools

Optical testing equipment

Job description

AbelCine is seeking a detail-oriented Rental Lens Technician for our Brooklyn Rental Department to prepare, inspect, maintain, and repair professional cinema lenses, ensuring top quality for rental and sale.

The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and a collaborative mindset, with willingness to cross-train and support other Rental Department tasks during busy periods.