Christie

Stage lighting rentals and production services

Hoist and Automation Repair Technician

General Maintenance & RepairConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKearny, NJ, USA$24 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate should be mechanically and electronically inclined.
The candidate should have analytical and detail-oriented skills.
The candidate should be familiar with entertainment lifting and rigging industry equipment, terminology, and safety practices.
The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
The candidate should demonstrate reliable customer service.
The role requires organizational, planning, and decision-making skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

Test, repair, and maintain electric and manual chain hoists.
Repair and maintain rigging equipment, truss, and flight cases.
Repair electrical and mechanical faults in electric chain hoists and automation products, including power distribution and machinery control systems.
Carry out limited electronic repairs to circuit-board level.
Modify and upgrade Christie Lites Official Rental Product Line equipment to Christie Lites standards as specified in technical notes.
Order parts required for repairs.
Inspect and certify lifting equipment according to regional standards and directives at designated intervals laid out in company standards documents.
Return tools and supplies to proper storage at the end of the shift.
Maintain an updated inventory of department parts and tools.
Record repairs in the Nexus Service software module.
Upload passed certification documents to Nexus or SharePoint.

Hoist and Automation Repair Technician

Christie · New York, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-18

Salary: USD 48,000–52,000

Workplace: on_site

Description

Job Purpose

The Hoist and Automation Repair Technician repairs equipment including but not limited to: Manual and Electric chain hoists, Kinesys automation systems, and lifting and rigging equipment.

Responsibilities

1. Test, repair, and maintain electric and manual chain hoists.

2. Repair and maintain rigging equipment, truss, and flight cases.

1. Repairs equipment by:

Repairing electrical and/or mechanical faults in electric chain hoists and automation products including ancillary equipment such as power distribution and machinery control systems.
Carry out limited electronic repairs to the circuit board level.
Modification and upgrade of Christie Lites Official Rental Product Line equipment to Christie Lites standards as specified in the provided technical notes.
Ordering parts required for repair.
Inspection and Certification of lifting equipment based on regional standards and directives at designated intervals as laid out in company standards documents
Ensure all tools and supplies are returned to proper storage at the end of the shift.
Keep an updated inventory of parts and tools in the dept.

2. Update Software Systems by:

Recording of all repairs in the Nexus Service software module.
Upload all passed Certification documents to NEXUS or SharePoint.

Requirements

Essential Personal Attributes for success in this role:

Self-motivated, ability to set and meet goals.
Mechanically and electronically inclined
Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills.
Excellent learning skills and knowledge retention
Communication, with a passion for collaboration over confrontation.
Quality conscious and keen attention to detail
Excel at multi-tasking and adapting.

Essential skills for success in this role:

Analytical, detail-oriented.
MS Office, Excel, Word, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, TEAMS
Creative problem solving
Reliable customer service
Familiarity with entertainment lifting and rigging industry equipment, terminology, and safety practices.

Advantages and Training:

Training in our in-house programs will be offered.
Fantastic opportunity to work with an industry-leading organization.

Benefits

Starting pay: $24.00 per hour
Standard Christie Lites benefits package, including PTO and company-sponsored benefits.
Location: Kearny, NJ. We welcome applications from candidates based in New York and New Jersey.

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About the Company

Christie

Stage lighting rentals and production services

Christie Lites provides stage lighting rentals and production services for six market segments: theatre, concert, trade shows, TV & film, corporate presentations, and special events. It operates a multi-location network (USA, Canada, UK) that offers a consistent mix of lighting gear and production support, with dedicated rental representatives helping clients across different show locations. The company differentiates itself by maintaining uniform inventory and technical support across all locations, ensuring predictable service no matter where a show takes place. Its goal is to deliver reliable, location-spanning lighting rental and production support that helps clients execute high-quality events consistently across regions.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Oak Ridge, FL
Founded: 1985

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