Lighting Technician US

Solotech Inc.; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group insurance

401(k) plan

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Solotech Inc. in Antioch, TN is seeking a Lighting Technician to prepare and inventory equipment for rental, customize gear per client orders, and conduct tests and inspections.

You will work with shop technicians on large orders, install software, and report issues while maintaining organized, clean work areas. A Technical Theater degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with flexibility for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Technical Theater degree or equivalent field experience.
• Less than one year of audiovisual workshop or live events experience.
• Knowledge of live events/rental industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with Office 365.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment for rental and place back into inventory.
• Prepare orders of average complexity and scan them into transport cases.
• Collaborate with shop technicians on large orders.
• Customize equipment per client needs (config, programming, interconnections).
• Install software and updates; ensure required accessories are included.
• Perform visual inspections and operation tests on equipment.
• Upgrade and refresh items; report breakage to Shop Technician 3.
• Conduct inventories and keep area organized and clean.
• Follow company and industry quality standards.
• Complete other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Technical Theater Degree or relevant domain

Equivalent field experience

Tools

R2 Inventory Software

Office 365

Forklift Operation

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.

Find out more at: www.solotech.com

The Lighting 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.

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