Hoist and Automation Repair Technician
About the job
- Be mechanically and electronically inclined.
- Use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Be familiar with entertainment lifting and rigging industry equipment, terminology, and safety practices.
- Provide reliable customer service.
- Apply analytical, detail-oriented, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Be self-motivated and able to set and meet goals.
- Demonstrate organizational, planning, and decision-making skills, learning ability, knowledge retention, quality awareness, attention to detail, multitasking, adaptability, and collaborative communication.
- Test, repair, and maintain electric and manual chain hoists.
- Repair and maintain rigging equipment, truss, and flight cases.
- Maintain the work area.
- Repair electrical and 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.
- 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 based on regional standards and directives at designated intervals specified 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.
About the company
Christie Lites rents and provides stage lighting and related production services for theatre, concerts, trade shows, TV & film, corporate presentations, and special events. Its network of shops across the US, Canada, and the UK ensures a consistent inventory and technical support, with dedicated rental representatives for each client to manage shows across locations. Equipment and services are coordinated through a multi-location system so clients experience uniform offerings wherever a show takes place. The goal is to deliver reliable, location-spanning lighting rental and production support that helps clients execute high-quality events across regions.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Oak Ridge, Florida
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Christie Lites Used Gear launched Lumens Rewards and 240-day warranties in 2025.
- Active job postings rose to eight in 2026, showing selective hiring.
- The 2023 Times Square lease supports Broadway sales and rental relationships now.
What critics are saying
- Touring and live-event demand remains cyclical; 2020 cut 200 workers globally.
- The 2024 Nashville NLRB case signals labor friction inside a key U.S. operation.
- Headcount slipped from 503 in 2023 to 494 in 2026, limiting scaling momentum.
What makes Christie unique
- Christie Lites runs a multi-shop network across the U.S., Canada, and U.K.
- Its used-gear arm monetizes inventory with warranties, rewards, and bulk-discount pricing.
- The 1560 Broadway Times Square lease gives Christie Lites Broadway visible theater-market credibility.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options