Shop Technician, Lighting Department Job at Solotech Inc
Job summary:
Founded over 40 years ago, Solotech is a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology with 18 strategic locations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and China. Thanks to an inventory encompassing over 300 renowned manufacturers, Solotech is the single source for audio, video, lighting, rigging, soft goods, control and collaboration solutions and services. The company is internationally recognized for its expertise in Live Productions and Systems Integration in various markets, namely music, sports, business, culture and education. Clients can also benefit from its Service Center, Online Store and virtual technology know-how. Solotech is fully supported by three major shareholders: Claridge, Desjardins Capital and Investissement Québec. The company employs 1,360 professionals in its offices located in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Nashville, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saguenay, Halifax, Macau and Hong Kong.
Find out more at www.solotech.com
Reporting directly to the Lighting Manager, the Technician must prepare equipment for rental as well as place equipment back into the inventory and store it properly in the space provided upon return.
Your day will look like this:
- Prepare orders of average complexity, scan them, and put them inside the appropriate transport case
- Work with fellow shop technicians to prepare large orders
- The Technician may be asked to customize the equipment if required by the client, according to the purchase order:
- Modify the equipment’s configuration settings
- Program the equipment according to the standards and client’s needs
- Prepare the racks and systems’ interconnection
- Install the computer software/programs and updates
- Ensure that all required accessories to operate the equipment are included (ex.: wiring, adapter, PSU, gelatin, bracket, remote control, etc.)
- Clean and conduct a visual inspection of the equipment
- Perform operation tests on all equipment
- Upgrade the items (ex.: paint, cleaning, etc.)
- Report breakage and missing components to the Shop Technician 3
- Perform inventories of requested items
- Follow the quality and preparation standards of the company and/or industry
- Ensure their section is organized, clean, and all tools are properly stored and maintained
- All other related tasks assigned
Your profile:
- Technical Theater Degree or other relevant domain, or the equivalent in field experience
- Minimum of one year of experience in an audiovisual equipment workshop or in the Live Events industry
- Strong knowledge of the Live Events and/or rental industry in the entertainment and corporate environment a plus
- Knowledge of the R2 inventory software (an asset)
- Good knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to solve complicated problems
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Well-developed organizational skills
- Demonstrate ability to work well with clients (internal and external)
- Adapt to change easily
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Flexibility of working schedule (an asset)
- Experience in Forklift operation
Our offer to you:
- Competitive compensation and group insurance plan
- Corporate savings plan with employer contribution (401K)
- Skills development activities and opportunities for career advancement
- Reimbursement of professional fees required for employment
- Reimbursement of professional development fees
- Work environment conducive to personal health and well-being
- Recognition program
- Employee assistance program
**We thank all applicants for their interest in Solotech, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location
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