Motor Repairs Technician 1

Solotech; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Solotech in Nashville is seeking a Motor Repairs Technician 1 to service and repair lift equipment for our live productions and post-sales support. You will support the service department, verify equipment/materials, estimate resource needs, and contribute to project support across audiovisual installations.

The role requires 2+ years of rigging experience, relevant certifications, and strong safety knowledge. Travel may be required; warehouse setting with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• CM/Lodestar certification is required.
• Liftket certification is required.
• 2+ years of experience in entertainment rigging and dynamic lift equipment operation, inspection, and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Valid passport and ability to travel.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain lift equipment inventory exclusive to show rigging and dynamic lift equipment.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Inspect certification tags and ensure compliance with local/international regulations.
• Ensure all equipment certifications are up-to-date and documented regularly.
• Create reports detailing service work performed.
• Use Salesforce, D365 and R2 inventory software.
• Interface with Live Production and Project Manager.
• Participate in ongoing training programs.
• Identify and mitigate health and safety risks.
• Conduct other related tasks as required.

Skills

Technical analysis

Wiring diagrams

Teamwork

Self-management

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CM/Lodestar certification

Liftket certification

Tools

Salesforce

R2 inventory

D365

Office 365

Job description

POSITION PROFILE

Position Title: Motor Repairs Technician 1

Exemption Status: Non- Exempt

EEO-1 Classification: Technician

Division: Live Productions

Immediate Supervisor: LP Service Manager

Location: Nashville

ABOUT US

The Solotech team is comprised of more than 2,000 people enthusiastic about audiovisual and entertainment technology, driven by the same ambition: to deliver spectacular experiences worldwide. As a global leader in live productions, systems integration, and virtual technology, Solotech offers competitive benefits, a collaborative and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities in twenty locations across America, Europe, and Asia. If you want to be part of a unique story that has been shining for over 45 years, we invite you to join us! Find out more at: www.solotech.com

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Motor Repairs Technician 1 services and repairs lift equipment while supporting our service department, quality control on sold equipment, review, and confirmation of equipment/materials, estimating resource requirements for equipment repair, and all other implementation activities for our audio-visual projects or with the post-sales service and support.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair and maintain Solotech Live Productions and S&SI customer inventory exclusive to show rigging and dynamic lift entertainment equipment.
• Maintain preventative maintenance and repair schedules and procedures.
• Inspection and application of certification tags, in compliance with international regulations, of all types of overhead lifting equipment, including, but not limited to, chain hoist equipment, trussing, and wire rope.
• Inspect all operational pieces and equipment with an emphasis on compliance with local and international safety regulations and requirements by all related authorities.
• Ensure all equipment certifications are up-to-date and documented on a quarterly to annual basis as regulations require.
• Create reports detailing service work performed.
• Comply with all processes to maintain an accurate physical spare parts Inventory onsite.
• Work within Salesforce, D365 and R2 inventory software.
• Interface with Live Production and S&SI Project Manager.
• Participate in the ongoing training programs.
• Identify and eliminate potential risks related to health and safety.
• Conduct all other related tasks required to the position

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• High School/GED
• Current CM/Lodestar certification
• Current Liftket certification.
• 2+ years of experience in entertainment rigging and dynamic lift equipment operation, inspection, and repair.
• An exceptional understanding of rigging and dynamic lift equipment for both consumer and professional grade equipment
• Excellent technical analytical skills
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Valid Passport and ability to travel.
• Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation
• Teamwork oriented
• Ability to self-manage priorities, respect timelines, and critical deadlines.
• Ability to work outdoors

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of automation systems.
• OSHA 10 Certification a plus
• Liftket and/or CM/Lodestar certifications
• Knowledge of Salesforce, R2 and D365 a plus
• Proficiency with Office 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Physical Requirements:

• Continually: Sit, walk, speak, and hear
• Continually: Type, write, and read
• Occasionally: Stand, carry, reach, push and lift to 75lbs.

Work Requirements:

• Time will be spent in a warehouse setting.
• Flexible working hours to support operations.
• The environment may be fast paced, hot, cold, and dark.

Physical work environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee continually works in a warehouse setting. This job may involve exposure to disagreeable elements such as dust, noise, heat, cold, etc. Environment may be fast paced.