Hoist and Automation Repair Technician
Required skills
- Hoist
- Automation
- Repair
- Technician
- Electric chain hoists
- Manual chain hoists
- Kinesys automation systems
- Lifting equipment
- Rigging equipment
- Electrical faults
Role summary
The Hoist and Automation Repair Technician is responsible for testing, repairing, and maintaining various equipment, including manual and electric chain hoists, Kinesys automation systems, and lifting/rigging gear. This role involves diagnosing and fixing electrical and mechanical faults, performing limited electronic repairs at the circuit board level, and modifying equipment to company standards. The technician will also be responsible for ordering parts, inspecting and certifying lifting equipment, maintaining the work area, and updating service records in software systems like Nexus Service and SharePoint. Essential attributes include being self-motivated, mechanically and electronically inclined, organized, detail-oriented, and a good communicator.
Job Purpose
The Hoist and Automation Repair Technician repairs equipment including but not limited to: Manual and Electric chain hoists, Kinesys automation systems, and lifting and rigging equipment.
Responsibilities
1. Test, repair, and maintain electric and manual chain hoists.
2. Repair and maintain rigging equipment, truss, and flight cases.
3. Maintain the work area.
1. Repairs equipment by:
- Repairing electrical and/or mechanical faults in electric chain hoists and automation products including ancillary equipment such as power distribution and machinery control systems.
- Carry out limited electronic repairs to the circuit board level.
- Modification and upgrade of Christie Lites Official Rental Product Line equipment to Christie Lites standards as specified in the provided technical notes.
- Ordering parts required for repair.
- Inspection and Certification of lifting equipment based on regional standards and directives at designated intervals as laid out in company standards documents
- Ensure all tools and supplies are returned to proper storage at the end of the shift.
- Keep an updated inventory of parts and tools in the dept.
2. Update Software Systems by:
- Recording of all repairs in the Nexus Service software module.
- Upload all passed Certification documents to NEXUS or SharePoint.
Essential Personal Attributes for success in this role:
- Self-motivated, ability to set and meet goals.
- Mechanically and electronically inclined
- Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent learning skills and knowledge retention
- Communication, with a passion for collaboration over confrontation.
- Quality conscious and keen attention to detail
- Excel at multi-tasking and adapting.
Essential skills for success in this role:
- Analytical, detail-oriented.
- MS Office, Excel, Word, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, TEAMS
- Creative problem solving
- Reliable customer service
- Familiarity with entertainment lifting and rigging industry equipment, terminology, and safety practices.
Advantages and Training:
- Training in our in-house programs will be offered.
- Fantastic opportunity to work with an industry-leading organization.
- Starting pay: $20.00 per hour
- Standard Christie Lites benefits package, including PTO and company-sponsored benefits.
- Location: Nashville, TN
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