Lighting Shop Technician

Solotech Inc.•Antioch, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lighting Shop Technician prepares equipment for rental and returns it to inventory, storing it in the designated space. The role includes preparing and scanning orders, placing equipment in transport cases, customizing equipment to client requirements, testing and inspecting items, and maintaining an organized and clean work area. The position is based in a warehouse setting, with typical workweeks of 40 hours. The environment may be fast-paced, dark, cold, or hot. The hourly rate is $20.86.

Requirements

Technical theater degree, another relevant qualification, or equivalent field experience.
Less than one year of experience in an audiovisual equipment workshop or the live events industry.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to solve complicated problems.
Thoroughness and attention to detail.
Well-developed organizational skills.
Ability to work well with internal and external clients.
Ability to adapt to change.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Regularly sit, walk, speak, hear, type, write, and read.
Occasionally stand, carry, reach, lift, and push up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of live events and/or the rental industry in entertainment and corporate environments.
Knowledge of R2 inventory software.
Flexibility of working schedule.
Forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and scan orders of average complexity and place equipment in the appropriate transport cases.
Work with other shop technicians to prepare large orders.
Customize equipment according to client requirements and purchase orders, including modifying configuration settings, programming equipment, preparing racks and system interconnections, and installing software and updates.
Include all accessories required to operate equipment, such as wiring, adapters, power supplies, gelatins, brackets, and remote controls.
Clean and visually inspect equipment.
Perform operational tests on all equipment.
Upgrade items, including through painting or cleaning.
Report breakage and missing components to the Shop Technician 3.
Perform inventories of requested items.
Follow company and industry quality and preparation standards.
Keep the assigned section organized and clean, and ensure tools are properly stored and maintained.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.