Hoist & Automation Technician — Lifting & Rigging Expert

Christie Lites; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits package

Job summary

Christie Lites is seeking a Hoist and Automation Repair Technician to service and repair electric and manual chain hoists, rigging gear, truss, and flight cases. You will diagnose faults, perform electronic and mechanical repairs, and maintain documentation in Nexus and SharePoint.

The role requires a practical, detail-oriented technician with strong organizational skills and collaboration across teams. Location is Kearny, NJ with opportunities in NY/NJ.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with the 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 collaboration focus
• Quality conscious with keen attention to detail
• Excel at multi-tasking and adapting

Responsibilities

• Test, repair, and maintain electric and manual chain hoists
• Repair and maintain rigging equipment, truss, and flight cases
• Maintain the work area
• Repair electrical and mechanical faults in hoists and automation products
• Carry out limited electronic repairs to circuit boards
• Modify and upgrade equipment per technical notes
• Order parts required for repair
• Inspect and certify lifting equipment per regional standards
• Return tools and supplies to storage at shift end
• Maintain an updated parts and tools inventory
• Update Nexus service software with repair records
• Upload certification documents to Nexus or SharePoint

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Communication

Self-motivated

Planning

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

OneNote

OneDrive

SharePoint

TEAMS

Job description

Christie Lites is seeking a Hoist and Automation Repair Technician to service and repair electric and manual chain hoists, rigging gear, truss, and flight cases. You will diagnose faults, perform electronic and mechanical repairs, and maintain documentation in Nexus and SharePoint.

The role requires a practical, detail-oriented technician with strong organizational skills and collaboration across teams. Location is Kearny, NJ with opportunities in NY/NJ.