Automation Technician

Location:
Torrance, California

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Employee Type:
Temporary

Pay Type:
Bi-weekly

Pay Range:
$350 - $650 per day based on experience level

Summary
The Automation Technician's role is to deploy and support the automation systems, ensuring show readiness and safety, and running the automation control consoles.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate within standard operating and safety procedures
• Develop a thorough knowledge of automation equipment specific to the production in order to operate it safely
• Successfully operate the automation control console and cue tracks in a safe and consistent manner as required by production for performances, artist training and maintenance operations for the duration of the company's portion of the show
• Inspect and maintain the automation systems, ensuring show readiness and safety by performing maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment as needed
• Track of inventory of spare parts and supplies
• Maintain a safe working environment by following all established safety policies and procedures

Qualification Requirements

• Working knowledge and experience with industrial machines, motors, gearboxes and related tools, including uses, repair, and maintenance
• Working knowledge of AC\DC theory and electrical safety
• Clean and neat appearance
• Some touring or event production experience required
• Strong verbal communication skills and professionalism mandatory
• Proficiency with basic tools
• Basic computer/smartphone literacy
• Willing to travel extensively in the US and internationally
• OSHA 10 certification a plus but training and certification will be provided
• Strong adherence to safety standards

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.