Entry-Level Cinema Equipment Technician

Creatorsworkhere; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Adorama Rental Company is seeking a motivated Junior Technician to join our cinema equipment rental team. You will prepare, test, and maintain professional film gear for productions, shoots, and events, while assisting with check-outs and inventory.

This hands-on role requires strong organization, eagerness to learn, and a service-oriented approach. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced rental environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of professional cinema or video equipment.
• Familiarity with cameras, lenses, monitors, batteries, media, cables, and accessories is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems logically.
• Comfortable handling expensive technical equipment responsibly.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Previous rental-house, production, camera assistant, or technical experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, test, clean, and inspect cinema cameras, lenses, monitors, wireless systems, and related equipment.
• Assist with equipment check-outs, check-ins, packing, and inventory.
• Build and test camera packages according to production requirements.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and escalate complex problems to senior technicians.
• Perform routine maintenance and report damaged or faulty equipment.
• Assist technicians and clients with setup and basic technical support.
• Keep rental equipment organized, labeled, and ready for the next production.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, accessories, batteries, cables, and other inventory.
• Help load and unload equipment safely when required.
• Follow company procedures for equipment handling, testing, and safety.
• Stay current with new cinema technology and equipment.

Skills

Cinema equipment basics

Camera familiarity

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Hands-on handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Rental/production experience

Camera systems knowledge

Tools

SDI knowledge

HDMI knowledge

Timecode systems

Wireless systems

Job description

Adorama Rental Company is seeking a motivated Junior Technician to join our cinema equipment rental team. You will prepare, test, and maintain professional film gear for productions, shoots, and events, while assisting with check-outs and inventory.

This hands-on role requires strong organization, eagerness to learn, and a service-oriented approach. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced rental environment.