Workshop Technician, Rigging Department - Toronto, Canada - Solotech Inc

Solotech Inc

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job summary:

Founded over 40 years ago, Solotech is a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology with 18 strategic locations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and China. Thanks to an inventory encompassing over 300 renowned manufacturers, Solotech is the single source for audio, video, lighting, rigging, soft goods, control and collaboration solutions and services. The company is internationally recognized for its expertise in Live Productions and Systems Integration in various markets, namely music, sports, business, culture and education. Clients can also benefit from its Service Center, Online Store and virtual technology knowhow.

Solotech is fully supported by three major shareholders:
Claridge, Desjardins Capital and Investissement Québec.

The company employs 1,360 professionals in its offices located in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Nashville, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saguenay, Halifax, Macau and Hong Kong.

Reporting directly to the department's Supervisor, the technician must prepare the rented equipment and put them back in the inventory in the space provided.

Your day will look like this:

With the cooperation of the Shop Technician 2 or 3 and according to the purchase order, prepare basic orders, scan them and put them inside the transport case
Ensure all required accessories to operate the equipment are included (ex: wiring, adaptater, PSU, gelatin, bracket, remote control, etc.)
Perform check tests in order to make sure the equipment works well
Clean and conduct a visual inspection of the equipment
Upgrade the items (ex: paint, cleaning, etc.)
Follow the quality and preparation standards of the company and/or industry
All other related tasks

May be asked to work within the following Departments:

Sound, lighting, video

Your profile:

AEC or DEC in a relevant audiovisual field
Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in an audiovisual equipment workshop or on events
Able to lift heavy loads
Show flexibility in his working schedule
Experience in a warehouse, a workshop or a plant
Valid forklift driver's licence (an asset)
Master basic English, both oral and written (an asset)
Highly developed organisation skills and meticulousness
Positive attitude
Autonomous
Teamwork oriented and cooperation spirit
Show flexibility towards flextime schedules
Ability to work under pressure and easily adapt to changing

Our offer to you:

Competitive compensation and group insurance plan, including telemedicine service
Corporate savings plan with employer contribution
Skills development activities and opportunities for career advancement
Reimbursement of professional fees required for employment
Reimbursement of professional development fees
Work environment conducive to personal health and wellbeing
Recognition program
Employee assistance program

- **We thank all applicants for their interest in Solotech, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- **In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Solotech is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. At any stage of the hiring process, the Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent