Shop Technician
Salary Range: $20 - $23 per hour
Join the Team Behind the Show
At Creative Technology, some of the world's most exciting live events, broadcasts, and productions begin long before the equipment arrives on-site. Behind every successful show is a team of dedicated professionals who ensure the right equipment is prepared, organized, tested, and ready when it's needed.
We're looking for a Shop Technician who takes pride in organization, attention to detail, and supporting operational excellence. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, thrive on keeping equipment organized and event-ready, and enjoy being part of a team that supports world-class productions, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a member of our warehouse operations team, you'll play a critical role in preparing, staging, shipping, receiving, and maintaining equipment used for live events and productions. You'll help ensure equipment is accurately tracked, properly organized, and ready to meet project requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing, pulling, staging, and returning equipment for shows, events, and client projects
- Packaging, labeling, and securing equipment for transportation in accordance with company standards
- Verifying equipment quantities and specifications against work orders and equipment lists
- Receiving returned equipment, inspecting for completeness and condition, and restocking inventory
- Loading and unloading trucks, containers, and other transportation vehicles
- Coordinating with Operations regarding equipment shortages, substitutions, and special project requirements
- Receiving and processing sub-rented equipment to support project needs
- Creating and maintaining shipping manifests, carnets, and other required documentation
- Tracking equipment movement, quality control inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs within inventory management systems
- Inspecting equipment for damage, missing components, and operational concerns
- Assisting with equipment testing, preventative maintenance, and quality control processes
- Supporting cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
- Supporting warehouse improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned
What We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you have experience as a:
- Shop Technician
- Warehouse Technician
- Inventory Specialist
- Logistics Coordinator
- Production Technician
- AV Warehouse Technician
- Event Technology Technician
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience working in a warehouse, logistics, inventory, or production environment
- Takes pride in maintaining accurate inventory and organized workspaces
- Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Can prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Works well independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrates strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Is dependable, flexible, and committed to operational excellence
- Understands the importance of safety, accuracy, and accountability
Bonus Points For Experience With
- R2 or similar inventory management systems
- Live event production, audiovisual, or entertainment technology environments
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Equipment staging and warehouse logistics
- Forklift operation and warehouse equipment
- Inventory audits, cycle counts, and asset tracking
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous warehouse, logistics, inventory, production, or event technology experience preferred
- Experience handling, shipping, receiving, or maintaining production equipment preferred
- Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered
Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday
- Ability to work in warehouse, staging, and production environments
- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, when certified
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require
Why Creative Technology?
You'll be part of a team that supports some of the most innovative and technically demanding events in the world. We value teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence, and we provide opportunities to work alongside talented professionals who help bring extraordinary productions to life.
If you're someone who takes pride in ensuring equipment is organized, accurate, protected, and ready when it's needed, we'd love to meet you.