Vintage Media Systems Technician — Restore & Digitize

Heirloom Cloud Corporation

Mount Pleasant (SC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Heirloom Cloud Corporation seeks a Legacy Electronics & Media Systems Technician to maintain, repair, restore, and improve vintage media digitization gear. You will work on VHS, U‑matic, film scanners, and related equipment to rescue irreplaceable memories.

The role blends electronics repair with mechanical work and fabrication, supporting innovative preservation workflows and scalable production.

Qualifications

Minimum three years of experience repairing electronic or electro‑mechanical equipment.
Strong troubleshooting skills using logical diagnostic techniques.
Experience reading electrical schematics and service manuals.
Experience using soldering equipment, multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, and other electronic test equipment.
Familiarity with motors, gears, belts, bearings, and precision mechanical assemblies.
Experience repairing audio/video equipment, broadcast equipment, computers, printers, arcade machines, pinball machines, or similar systems is highly desirable.
Comfortable disassembling and rebuilding complex electro‑mechanical devices.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent documentation and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Technical school or degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, restore, and maintain legacy audio, video, film, photographic, and computer media playback equipment
Troubleshoot electronic, electrical, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical systems
Perform component-level repairs incl. soldering, capacitor replacement, connector repair, switch replacement, and PCB troubleshooting
Replace belts, pinch rollers, idlers, gears, motors, bearings, and other mechanical components
Clean, lubricate, calibrate, and align precision playback equipment
Maintain preventative maintenance schedules for production equipment
Test repaired equipment to ensure reliable operation and consistent digitization quality
Assist Digitizing Specialists with diagnosing equipment‑related capture issues
Research repair procedures, service manuals, schematics, and obsolete replacement parts
Source replacement components through suppliers, donor equipment, and custom fabrication
Design and fabricate simple replacement components using 3‑D printing or other fabrication methods when commercial parts are unavailable
Document repair procedures, maintenance history, and equipment performance
Recommend improvements to production workflows, tooling, and equipment reliability
Assist with evaluating and acquiring vintage equipment to expand production capacity
Support development of innovative preservation technologies and automation systems