Automated Lighting Shop Technician

The New York office of Frost Productions is seeking an Automated Lighting Shop Technician who is based in the tri- State area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) to work in our Warehouse located in Moonachie, New Jersey on a full-time basis. The Automated Lighting Shop Technician will be responsible for the quality control and coordination of all gear assigned to this area (moving-light fixtures, wireless LED’s, consoles, and data cables) between the field and our warehouse.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Prep and check-in and out equipment according to shop orders
  • Maintain and repair fixtures and inventory as needed
  • Maintain records on all fixture repairs and inventory as needed
  • Charge and maintain battery-powered LED fixtures
  • Provide phone technical support to field staff as needed

Position Requirements:

  • General stagecraft experience and familiarity with theatrical lighting equipment and consoles
  • Knowledge of electrical and digital control systems
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work nights and weekends, and be on-call as necessary
  • Read load sheets and pull and prepare equipment to be sent into the field
  • Demonstrate initiative and ownership of assigned tasks
  • Punctuality, professionalism, and a positive collaborative attitude when working with clients and co-workers

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of professional entertainment lighting experience or Associates Degree in Entertainment Technology or related field
  • Strong knowledge of entertainment lighting systems
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • General computer skills
  • Comfortable driving heavy equipment such as fork lifts and 10’-24’ box trucks (CDL not required)

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@frostproductions.biz with the title of the job you are applying for in the subject line.

Frost Productions provides high-end, full-service production solutions to the special events market. Our clientele ranges from prominent cultural institutions and corporations to private individuals and organizations. With over 40 years of providing dynamic solutions to our clients, Frost continues to innovate and explore new mediums in the special events market. We pride ourselves in the ability to push the boundaries of proven technology and to provide our clients with new and innovative solutions and experiences. Our solutions often create whole environments, through the use of lighting, video, audio, décor and custom-fabricated scenic elements.