Rental Lens Technician
About The Position
AbelCine is seeking a detail-oriented Rental Lens Technician for its Brooklyn Rental Department. The role prepares, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs professional cinema lenses and other optical equipment to ensure equipment meets quality standards and is ready for rental or sale. The technician provides optical technical support, helps maintain testing equipment and rental inventory, documents equipment work, and collaborates with Rental, Service, and other departments. The role also involves cross-training and assisting with other Rental Department tasks as needed. The position is full-time and fully on-site in Brooklyn, New York. It is classified as non-exempt and pays $54,000 annually ($25.96 per hour), with overtime as applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Filmmaking, Digital Cinema, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on technical industry experience.
- Familiarity with professional cinema lenses, camera equipment, and optical systems.
- Demonstrated aptitude for optical and/or mechanical repair and troubleshooting of film, video, or still photography lenses and cameras.
- Strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with a customer-service-oriented approach.
- Willingness to learn new skills, cross-train, and assist with other Rental Department responsibilities as needed.
- Ability to stand, walk, and work at a technical workbench for extended periods.
- Ability to handle small, delicate optical components and use precision tools.
- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to perform detailed visual inspections and precision technical work, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a camera rental house, lens service facility, or film production environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, inspect, test, and perform quality control on professional cinema lenses to ensure proper functionality and rental readiness.
- Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repairs of rental lenses.
- Identify optical and mechanical issues and determine corrective actions or escalation.
- Assist with organizing, storing, and maintaining optical equipment in the rental inventory.
- Help maintain and calibrate optical testing equipment.
- Perform quality control inspections and prepare lenses intended for sale.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on client-owned lenses as needed.
- Provide in-house optical technical support to the Rental Department, including troubleshooting equipment-related issues.
- Respond to colleagues’ technical questions and assist with optical equipment inquiries.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
- Work with Rental, Service, and other departments to ensure equipment is maintained and available when needed.
- Cross-train in other Rental Department operations and help teammates with equipment preparation, quality control, returns, and other tasks during busy periods or as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
