Service Technician – Pro Lighting Systems Repair

Schematic Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO 80 hours + 11 holidays

SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match

Job summary

Schematic Works, a 360 service center for the photo and motion industry, seeks a full-time service technician focusing on Astera, ARRI, and LiteGear. You will diagnose, define repair scope, and execute to manufacturer specs, delivering finished, in-spec units and clear documentation for estimates and invoicing.

The role centers on hands-on bench repair, with opportunities to grow into senior and lead responsibilities as the shop scales.

Qualifications

• Professional lighting equipment repair experience in photo, motion, stage or live entertainment required.
• Hands-on repair with HMI/LED fixtures; deep LED experience essential.
• Strong diagnostic skills using a multimeter; oscilloscope experience a bonus.
• Able to read schematics, exploded views, and service manuals.
• ESD protocol knowledge and familiarity with Fixably and Slack.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose Astera, ARRI, LiteGear and other lighting systems; identify repair scope and options.
• Execute warranty and non-warranty repairs to manufacturer specs.
• Support repairs on grip equipment, cables, and distro as needed.
• Document diagnosis, parts, labor, and timeline in Fixably; hand off to operations for estimates and invoicing.
• Coordinate parts needs with the operations manager and maintain quality/safety standards.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and keep workspace/tools organized.

Skills

Lighting repair

HMI/LED fixtures

Diagnostic skills

Schematics reading

DMX knowledge

MacOS & Windows

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Bench power supply

Job description

Schematic Works, a 360 service center for the photo and motion industry, seeks a full-time service technician focusing on Astera, ARRI, and LiteGear. You will diagnose, define repair scope, and execute to manufacturer specs, delivering finished, in-spec units and clear documentation for estimates and invoicing.

The role centers on hands-on bench repair, with opportunities to grow into senior and lead responsibilities as the shop scales.