Photo Lab Technician

Dodd Camera; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodd Camera, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a detail-oriented lab technician to support Dodd Photo Lab operations. You will train on printers, manage lab orders, and handle both in-store and online requests in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and collaborate with store teams while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 35mm and 120mm film formats.
• Proficient in digital photography basics.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Team player with a good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Initial training on digital lab printers, wide format printers, and film processors.
• Sort lab orders from store locations.
• Maintain log sheets from store locations.
• Invoice lab orders to each store location.
• Handle inquiries from store personnel.
• Process online digital orders.
• Adapt to photo lab and store protocols.

Skills

Adaptability

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Film and digital photography coursework (preferred)

Tools

Minilab equipment

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

About Us

We are a photographic specialty dealer offering the latest in DSLR and mirrorless camera gear, professional lighting equipment, accessories, digital lab services, and fully stocked rental departments at select locations.

Dodd Photo Lab

Our in‑house photo lab is one of the last in the Cleveland area offering traditional color and black‑and‑white film developing. Processing 35mm and 120mm film rolls is a daily task and our ideal candidate should be highly knowledgeable of these formats.

We have 5 locations with our headquarters based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 35mm and 120mm film types and formats is important.
• Must have knowledge of digital photography.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time when necessary.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Likes to have fun and has a good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Initial training on digital lab printers, wide format printers, and film processors.
• Sorting lab orders from the store locations.
• Maintaining log sheets from the store locations.
• Invoicing the lab orders to each store location.
• Handling inquiries from store personnel.
• Handling online digital orders.
• Ability to adapt and conform to photo lab and store protocols.

Education

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Post‑secondary education – film and digital photography (preferred).

Skills

• Adapts easily to changing deadlines.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Good visual acuity.
• Great attention to detail.
• Works well in a team.
• Works well independently.
• Knowledge of minilab equipment is helpful.
• Familiar with Photoshop and other Adobe CC programs.

Position Type

• Full‑Time.
• Day shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM).
• Ability to work weekends preferred.