Lighting Shop Technician

Solotech; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Solotech is seeking a Lighting Shop Technician in Antioch, TN to prepare rental equipment, manage inventory, and ensure proper return and storage. The role involves configuring equipment per client orders, testing systems, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Prior theater/AV experience is a plus; forklift experience is beneficial.

The position is on-site with standard 40-hour weeks. Competitive benefits include group insurance, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for career growth within

Qualifications

• Technical Theater Degree or equivalent field experience.
• Experience in an audiovisual equipment workshop or live events environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of inventories and office software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders of average complexity and scan them for transport.
• Collaborate with shop technicians to handle large orders.
• Customize equipment per client purchase orders, including configuration and interconnections.
• Perform equipment tests and inspections to ensure readiness and reliability.
• Maintain organized, clean work area and proper storage of tools and components.
• Report issues and missing items to the Shop Technician 3.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adapt to change

Forklift operation

Office 365

Education

Technical Theater Degree

Tools

R2 inventory software

Job description

Solotech is not accepting Agency/Recruiter submissions.

Why Solotech?

To take your career to the next level! As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals. Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

Find out more at: www.solotech.com

The Lighting Shop Technician must prepare equipment for rental as well as place equipment back into the inventory and store it properly in the space provided upon return. The hourly rate is $20.86.

Your day will look like this:

• Prepare orders of average complexity, scan them, and put them inside the appropriate transport case.
• Work with fellow shop technicians to prepare large orders.
• Customize equipment if required by the client, according to the purchase order:
  • Modify equipment’s configuration settings
  • Program equipment according to the standards and client’s needs
  • Prepare racks and systems’ interconnection
  • Install computer software/programs and updates
  • Ensure all required accessories to operate equipment are included (e.g., wiring, adapter, PSU, gelatin, bracket, remote control, etc.).
• Clean and conduct a visual inspection of the equipment.
• Perform operation tests on all equipment.
• Upgrade the items (ex.: paint, cleaning, etc.).
• Report breakage and missing components to the Shop Technician 3
• Perform inventories of requested items
• Follow the quality and preparation standards of the company and/or industry.
• Ensure their section is organized, clean, and all tools are properly stored and maintained.
• All other related tasks assigned

Your profile:

• Technical Theater Degree or other relevant domain, or the equivalent in field experience
• Less than one year of experience in an audiovisual equipment workshop or live events industry.
• Strong knowledge of Live Events and/or rental industry in the entertainment and corporate environment a plus.
• Knowledge of the R2 inventory software (an asset)
• Good knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to solve complicated problems.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Demonstrate ability to work well with clients (internal and external)
• Adapt to change easily.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Flexibility of working schedule (an asset)
• Experience in Forklift operation

Physical Requirements:

This is not an all-inclusive list but is intended to give an overview of the requirements for this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided under appropriate circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Continually: Sit, walk, speak, and hear
• Continually: Type, write, and read
• Occasionally: Stand, carry, reach, lift and push up to 50 lbs.

Work Requirements:

• Time will be spent in a warehouse setting.
• Typical workweeks are the standard 40 hours
• Environment may be fast paced, dark, cold, and hot

Our offer to you:

• Competitive compensation and group insurance plan
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Skills development activities and opportunities for career advancement
• Work environment conducive to personal health and well-being
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off & referral program

Solotech is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V