Automation Technician

Division: All Access Staging

Department: Electro-Mechanical

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Type: Full-Time

Pay Type: Hourly / bi-weekly

Pay Range: $26 - $36 / hour standard rate with on-site event work compensated at standard 30% premium rate

Summary

The Automation Technician's role is to support the All Access automation systems, ensuring show readiness and safety, by performing maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment and/or running the automation control consoles. They will receive the opportunity to develop a thorough knowledge of all automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a "team player" spirit. This is a non-exempt hourly position that includes eligibility for PTO, health insurance, and 401k program after probationary period.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the automation systems, ensuring show readiness and safety, by performing maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment and/or running the automation control consoles
• Develop a thorough knowledge of all automation and control systems
• Operate the automation control console and cue tracks in a safe and consistent manner for performances, artist training and maintenance operations
• Inspect and maintain electronic, hydraulic and motorized equipment and systems as directed
• Control machines and processes, by using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
• Keep track of inventory of spare parts and supplies
• Develop a thorough knowledge of automation equipment specific to the production in order to operate it safely
• Participate in special projects including the installation of new automated show elements, and interdepartmental projects that include automated elements or other needs that may fall within the technician's specialty, as directed
• Maintain a safe working environment by following all established safety policies and procedures
• Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show
• Participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, by developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• At least 1 year of previous experience operating and maintaining motion control systems; theater experience with high large-scale productions is a strong asset;
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and schematics;
• Working knowledge and experience with industrial machines, motors, gearboxes and related tools, including design, uses, repair, and maintenance;
• Working knowledge of AC\DC theory and electrical safety;
• Reliable transportation
• Clean and neat appearance
• Ability to work weekends and overtime
• Hand tools (Not required but a plus)
• Valid driver license
• Forklift certified (Will Train)
• Although not a pre-employment condition, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated
  
  

Physical Demands And Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Visual abilities include close vision and the ability to focus
• Ability to regularly lift 50 ' 75 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work with small hand and power tools
• Must be able to follow direction
• A positive attitude and punctuality are a must
  
  

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at will' relationship.