Projection Tech

CinemaWest; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Matched 401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal days

Paid Holidays

Six Sick days

Performance Reviews

Strong Leadership Team Environment

Job summary

Cinema West is seeking a Projection Technician to join the Corporate Operations team in Northern California. The role focuses on supporting and maintaining digital cinema equipment, ensuring all locations deliver the best possible guest experience through reliable projection and audio systems.

The candidate will perform preventive maintenance, on-site service, and troubleshooting, working with the Technical Service Team and theatre managers to resolve issues, install updates, and document

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience operating and maintaining motion picture projection and sound apparatus.
• Knowledge of projection optics alignment.
• Experience with cinema technology (projection, POS, systems).
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC power supplies.
• Basic networking concepts and IP configuration.
• Willingness to travel (CA & ID).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on servers, projectors, audio and TMS equipment during on-site visits.
• Troubleshoot with Technical Service Team to resolve issues quickly.
• Assist Theatre Managers with operations and training on hardware/software.
• Test components with meters, oscilloscope, and diagnostic tools.
• Record activities in UpKeep with hours, expenses, and travel.
• Respond to location communications within set timeframes.

Skills

Projection tech leadership

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Cinema tech knowledge

Networking concepts

Manual testing with meters

Education

Experience with motion picture projection

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

FTP protocols

Job description

Cinema West, California’s #1 movie chain, is looking to add a Projection Technician to the Corporate Operations team. (Based out of Northern California). We’re seeking a high-energy, self-motivated, and team-oriented individual to provide vital technical support to our Operations team. If you’re passionate about film, enjoy troubleshooting, and love working behind the scenes to make the magic happen, this could be the perfect role for you!

This Includes, But Is Not Limited To:

• Preventive maintenance
• Equipment installation
• Site surveys
• On-demand and emergency service calls

Your focus will be on supporting and maintaining digital cinema equipment, ensuring our locations are always ready to deliver the best possible experience to our guests.

Benefits

• Medical & dental
• Matched 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal days
• Paid Holidays
• "Six" Sick days
• Performance Reviews
• Strong Leadership Team Environment

Requirements and Salary

Position: Projection Tech

Reports to: Operations

Salary Range: $85k - $100k (annually)

Full-Time, Exempt Position

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform service and preventative maintenance on servers, projectors and audio and digital cinema (TMS) equipment through on-site visits and telephone support. Service work at the theatre is mainly carried out after normal business hours (on weekends or holidays).
• Work closely with the Technical Service Team to provide escalated troubleshooting and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Assist Theatre Managers on proper operations, maintenance, troubleshooting and training on hardware and software.
• Test electronic assembly, components or parts by connection to various equipment, such as ohmmeter, voltmeter, ammeter, color meter, resistance bridge, oscilloscope, automatic or computerized test equipment.
• Reduce the number of lost shows by quickly responding, analyzing and correcting problems proactively during site visits.
• Installs electronic or digital equipment, perform software installations and updates and verify functionality.
• Performs regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.
• Upkeep and general housekeeping on mechanical and storage rooms, adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
• Effective time management skills and ability to maintain focus and to deliver against objectives, even in the face of multiple priorities.
• Examine equipment and assemblies for defects and replace defective components. Repairs equipment and performs field testing. Resolve firmware and software issues.
• Record activities in UpKeep daily, including but not limited to work descriptions, expenses, hours and labor and travel.
• Respond to all inbound location communications including emails and phone calls within set timeframes.

Development

• Communicate regularly and honestly with the Operations Team to maximize results, for improvement.
• Support Management in resolving theatre projection and audio issues.

Requirements

• A broad knowledge of audio systems, electronics/mechanical, use of specialized test equipment (including but not limited to volt/ohmmeters, audio test equipment and oscilloscopes) and the ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Experience with digital cinema equipment is preferred.
• A broad knowledge of audio systems, electronics/mechanical, use of specialized test equipment (including but not limited to volt/ohmmeters, audio test equipment and oscilloscopes) and the ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of projection optics alignment.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC power supplies, experience with low voltage, single phase and 3 phase powered equipment.
• Background in technical service support.
• Experience with common software and hardware including but not limited to the MS Office Suite, Outlook. Basic knowledge of networking concepts and network communications (i.e. pinging devices, IP address configuration). Working knowledge of FTP protocols and use and telnet and client software/utilities.
• The ability and flexibility to travel extensively (primarily CA & ID).
• Complex thinking, and problem-solving skills are required to troubleshoot equipment failures quickly and efficiently. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must have 5+ years’ experience in operating and mechanically maintaining motion picture projection and sound apparatus of all film gauges and film types to ensure ongoing optimum performance
• Must possess strong leadership skills,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have skills & experience with cinema technology (projection, POS, systems, …) and experience with electronics related to the Pro-Av market.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The position can be physically demanding and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and must be able to lift weight in excess of 50lbs regularly. Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, and lifts. A job specific Physical Demands Statement is attached and will also require your signature.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EEO Statement

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, gender, age, religious preference, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation or marital status.