Technician, Camera

Overview

PRG is the world's leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and events. We bring industry-leading creativity, experience and technology to every project we undertake. Our teams consist of the most accomplished experts, engineers and craftspeople working in theatre, film, tv, broadcast, concert touring, corporate events and hotels and staging. With 170 patents and over 70 trademarks, we are a company defined by innovation. And, through our network of 70 offices spanning five continents, PRG is capable of delivering for its customers anywhere on the globe. The Camera Technician should show a very strong attention to detail, the ability to see tasks through from beginning to completion, and the ability to understand and meet the needs that are essential to this position. Candidate should possess a diverse, well-rounded knowledge base of current Camera and Optics equipment as well as emerging technologies. Candidate should also possess strong communication skills as they are integral to this role.

Responsibilities

Essential functions

Quality Control

• Reassemble camera kit upon return of equipment

• Check kit case for proper foam packing, case integrity and case cleanliness. Replace or clean case, when necessary.

• Thoroughly test, per QC SOPs, all rental assets to ensure all equipment is functioning properly

• Evaluate any non-functioning, damaged or partially rental assets for a quick repair with parts on hand.

• Document in AMS engineering logs all QC events, pass or fail

• Tag and store all QC'd Passed gear

• Tag and place on damage shelf all QC Failed gear that is unfixable in QC

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Repair and Maintenance

• Perform quick repair of common product defects and damages

• Perform maintenance and cleaning

• Discern between client damages, common product defects and wear & tear

• Document in AMS time and materials consumed in making repairs, as well as full details of any repair, maintenance work completed

Product Support

• Provide over the phone support

• Provide in-person support during client preps and occasionally on-set

Other duties

As needed as directed by the GM to support the mission of the shop.

Travel required

Occasionally, as required.

Qualifications

Experience

• Five years previous experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• High school diploma or GED required

• On-set experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have working knowledge of camera test gear, test signals, monitoring and hook-ups

• Must have working knowledge of taking optics including essential maintenance processes: collimation, shimming or Flange Focal Depth adjustment, and other related processes

• Must be able to do light repairs with available parts of common product damages and failures

Competencies

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written

• Understanding of on-set etiquette

• Passion for our industry and our customers.

• Collaboration is a critical competency for members of our team.

Physical demands

Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform work that occasionally is physically demanding.

EEO and Disclosure

PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PRG is a drug-free work environment, pre-employment testing will be required.

This is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug screening.

Production Resource Group LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

PRG cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. PRG does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. PRG will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. PRG will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to an in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.