Production Gear Technician

Busy TV and multimedia production company seeks an experienced Gear Tech that will help maintain and manage the in-house inventory and distribution of production equipment to our multiple local and remote productions. The ideal candidate is highly organized and has significant real-world experience in production and fluency in all common camera, lighting, grip, and audio equipment.

Responsibilities:

Track and maintain the up-to-date equipment inventory and availability
Perform the thorough check-in and check-out of all field production equipment packages
Test, prepare, and safely pack equipment in a timely manner for various modes of travel
Working knowledge of all gear/tech specs and ability to troubleshoot in-house or with various crew in the field
Coordinate with local and remote rental suppliers when necessary
Assist with the purchase of new equipment and resale or recycling of old equipment
Perform small repairs, basic maintenance, and firmware updates as necessary
Coordinate with outside vendors for larger repairs and maintenance
Coordinate the shipping and receiving of equipment packages and media
Stay current with new and emerging production equipment trends and techniques

Required:

Experience working in both production coordination and in the field with production equipment
Able to work collaboratively with a team: prioritizing and balancing needs of many projects, often with limited direction
Strong computer skills with a proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and online resources.
Fluency in all common production formats and technical specs, including an understanding of recording codecs and data rates
Experience with television production cameras (i.e. Sony FS7/FX9, Arri Amira/Mini LF) and lenses
Experience with lighting and grip equipment
Ability to competently clean & service equipment (*bonus if can solder and build cables)
Must have valid driver’s license
Must be able to lift 50lbs

Prefer:

Experience with WebCheckout inventory management or similar software
Experience with shipping via FedEx including the various lithium battery protocols
Experience with airline weights and baggage policies
Experience with field audio packages and mixers
Experience with Teradek wireless video systems and monitor setup
Experience with DJI drones
Experience with maintaining and tracking L&Ds and generating reports
Ability to work on set (as needed/schedule permitting) potentially Media Managing, assisting Camera and/or G&E team