Lighting & Grip Technician

Company Overview

Steiner Studios is an award-winning, state-of-the-art film and television production facility at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Steiner Studios is one of the largest studios east of Los Angeles and at full buildout will be over 1.6 million square feet on 60 acres. 

Description

Steiner Studios seeks a Lighting & Grip Technician to work in our onsite rental house pulling, packaging and delivering lighting & grip equipment to production clients. Seeking candidates with strong customer service skills and knowledge of all types of grip and lighting equipment (e.g., tungsten & HMI’s), power supplies, and cable assemblies. 

Responsibilities

• Pulling, packaging, and delivering outgoing lighting & grip packages;
• Receiving, checking in, and putting away rental returns;
• Keeping accurate paperwork including missing & damaged items;
• Maintaining and monitoring equipment;
• Providing clients with technical support as necessary concerning lighting & grip equipment;
• Assisting with loading & unloading trucks;
• General maintenance and upkeep of rental equipment & warehouse.

Skills or Qualifications

• Ready to work.  Timely. Positive attitude.  Team player.
• Extreme attraction to detail.
• Knowledge of all types of grip and lighting equipment (e.g., tungsten & HMI’s), power supplies, and cable assemblies;
• Customer service friendly, dependable, and able to take direction;
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills;
• Able to work long hours/weekends/evenings;
• Fit to handle and lift 75 pounds without assistance;
• Qualified to operate heavy machinery (forklift, scissor lift, boom lift);
• Basic computer skills recommended, but not required;
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license. 

Conditions

• May be required to work during off business hours. Business hours are considered 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday.
• Must fulfill 8-hours shifts with 1 hour for lunch.

Company Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Policy
• Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation/sick/personal/holiday time

CompensationHourly Rate: $24.00 - 26.00/hourThis starting range represents anticipated hourly rate for this position, in addition to competitive benefits. We carefully assess and consider several factors with each candidate, including role-related knowledge, experience and skills. Compensation may vary based on these considerations.No calls and no in-person applications, please. 

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