Hoist and Automation Repair Technician

Christie; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

Christie Lites in Nashville, TN is seeking a Hoist and Automation Repair Technician to service electric and manual chain hoists, rigging gear, and related equipment. You will maintain electrical/mechanical systems, update Nexus/SharePoint with repairs, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideal candidates are mechanically and electronically inclined, highly organized, and able to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing electric and manual chain hoists.
• Familiarity with rigging equipment, and safety practices.
• Ability to record and update service tickets in Nexus or SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Test, repair, and maintain electric and manual chain hoists.
• Repair and maintain rigging equipment, truss, and flight cases.
• Update software systems by recording repairs in Nexus and uploading documents.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

OneNote

OneDrive

SharePoint

TEAMS

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Creative problem solving

Customer service

Entertainment lifting equipment

Safety practices

Tools

Nexus Service software

Job description

Job Purpose

The Hoist and Automation Repair Technician repairs equipment including but not limited to: Manual and Electric chain hoists, Kinesys automation systems, and lifting and rigging equipment.

Responsibilities

1. Test, repair, and maintain electric and manual chain hoists.

2. Repair and maintain rigging equipment, truss, and flight cases.

3. Maintain the work area.

1. Repairs equipment by:

• Repairing electrical and/or mechanical faults in electric chain hoists and automation products including ancillary equipment such as power distribution and machinery control systems.
• Carry out limited electronic repairs to the circuit board level.
• Modification and upgrade of Christie Lites Official Rental Product Line equipment to Christie Lites standards as specified in the provided technical notes.
• Ordering parts required for repair.
• Inspection and Certification of lifting equipment based on regional standards and directives at designated intervals as laid out in company standards documents
• Ensure all tools and supplies are returned to proper storage at the end of the shift.
• Keep an updated inventory of parts and tools in the dept.

2. Update Software Systems by:

• Recording of all repairs in the Nexus Service software module.
• Upload all passed Certification documents to NEXUS or SharePoint.

Essential Personal Attributes for success in this role:

• Self-motivated, ability to set and meet goals.
• Mechanically and electronically inclined
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent learning skills and knowledge retention
• Communication, with a passion for collaboration over confrontation.
• Quality conscious and keen attention to detail
• Excel at multi-tasking and adapting.

Essential skills for success in this role:

• Analytical, detail-oriented.
• MS Office, Excel, Word, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, TEAMS
• Creative problem solving
• Reliable customer service
• Familiarity with entertainment lifting and rigging industry equipment, terminology, and safety practices.

Advantages and Training:

• Training in our in-house programs will be offered.
• Fantastic opportunity to work with an industry-leading organization.

• Starting pay:$20.00 per hour
• Standard Christie Lites benefits package, including PTO and company-sponsored benefits.
• Location: Nashville, TN