Lighting Shop Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plan

401(k) with employer contribution

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Solotech Inc. is seeking a Lighting Shop Technician responsible for preparing rental equipment and returning items to inventory. The role involves configuring gear, programming, interconnections, software updates, and packaging for transport.

You will inspect, test, and upgrade equipment, while maintaining organization and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse. Ideal candidates have a Technical Theater background or relevant field experience, minimal experience in AV workshops, and

Qualifications

• Technical Theater Degree or equivalent 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 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

Responsibilities

• 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 per the purchase order: modify configuration settings, program equipment, prepare racks and interconnections, install software updates, ensure accessories are included.
• Clean and conduct a visual inspection of the equipment; perform operation tests.
• Upgrade the items (e.g., paint, cleaning).
• Report breakage and missing components to the Shop Technician 3; conduct inventories.
• Follow the quality and preparation standards of the company and/or industry.
• Keep their section organized, clean, and all tools properly stored and maintained.
• All other related tasks assigned

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Forklift operation

Education

Technical Theater Degree or equivalent

Tools

R2 inventory software

Office 365

Job description

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.

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:

• 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

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