Preparation Technician

NEP Europe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Europe in Chicago is seeking a hands-on shop technician to support live production gear and field-ready equipment. You will load and unload trucks, manage shipping and receiving, and prepare equipment for robotic camera work orders while ensuring components are tested and ready for field use.

The role requires basic electronics knowledge, teamwork, and the ability to work overtime. You will help keep the shop organized and represent NEP Europe professionally to clients and vendors,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Technical Degree preferred.
• Must be willing and able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs with assistance when needed (over 50 lbs requires help).
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime and be on call as assigned.
• Ability to deliver superior service and represent NEP's core values: innovative, one team, passion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks according to specific timetables.
• Manage Fed Ex and UPS shipping and receiving - including international services.
• Pick, pack and ship all necessary equipment for robotic camera work orders.
• Evaluate robotic camera heads for zoom, pan, tilt and focus operations.
• Complete basic repairs of electronics and camera support equipment; coordinate repairs with manufacturers.
• Assemble basic cables and simple electronic components; test fiber.
• Milling and building camera support according to specifications.
• Inside troubleshooting for field operations on an as-needed basis.
• Check in packages and move equipment to appropriate locations within the shop.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop environment and assist in other shop activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Overtime flexibility

Electronics basics

Shipping/Receiving

Education

High School Diploma or Technical Degree

Job description

You might not know our name, but you’ve probably seen our work – on stage, on screen or on the field. Our technology solutions and unique Global Production Ecosystem empower content creators and rights holders to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. We’ve supported some of the world’s most watched productions and live events in sports, entertainment, concerts, festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production, live events, and virtual production solutions for them, anytime, anywhere. Put simply, we bring content to life.

What You Will Do

• Loading and unloading trucks according to specific timetables
• Managing Fed Ex and UPS shipping and receiving - including international services
• Picking, packing and shipping all necessary equipment to complete robotic camera work orders
• Evaluating robotic camera heads for zoom, pan, tilt and focus operations.
• Completing basic repairs of electronics and camera support equipment; coordinating repairs with manufacturers and other repair services
• Assembling basic cables and simple electronic components according to specifications, testing fiber
• Milling and building camera support according to specifications
• Inside troubleshooting for field operations on an "as needed" basis
• Checking in packages and moving equipment to appropriate locations within the shop
• Properly storing and moving equipment as needed
• Maintaining a high level of teamwork within the shop in order to provide the highest level of customer service
• Maintaining a clean and organized shop environment and assisting in other shop activities as needed.
• Representing the company to clients and vendors in a courteous and professional manner.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma, Technical Degree, Electronics, preferred. Will consider candidate with a combination of education and experience.
• Must be willing and able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. and be willing to seek assistance for anything over 50 lbs. (should not seek to do over 50 lbs. without assistance).
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime and be "on call" as assigned - outside normal business hours
• Ability to deliver superior service and build lasting relationships by demonstrating NEP's Core Values: innovative, one team, passion and integrity.

IND123