Hoist and Automation Repair Technician
Hoist and Automation Repair Technician at Christie — Nashville, TN, US
- Company: Christie
- Location: Nashville, TN, US
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: 2026-09-24
About this role
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
- Test, repair, and maintain electric and manual chain hoists.
- Repair and maintain rigging equipment, truss, and flight cases.
- Maintain the work area.
- 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.
- Update Software Systems by:
- Recording of all repairs in the Nexus Service software module.
- Upload all passed Certification documents to NEXUS or SharePoint.
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.
- Starting pay: $20.00 per hour
- Standard Christie Lites benefits package, including PTO and company-sponsored benefits.
- Location: Nashville, TN
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