Audio Technician

About the role

Audio Technicians ensure company policies, standard operating procedures, and safety protocols are adhered to while working with professional audio equipment. The role reports to the Audio Warehouse Manager in the warehouse and to the show manager or lead on job sites.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Responsibilities

• Receive and quality-check equipment following CPR standards.
• Prepare outgoing orders to show-ready standards.
• Report equipment damages and issues per CPR procedures.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshoot damaged equipment, and communicate repair needs to the Manager.
• Participate in and maintain department inventory regularly.
• Maintain a positive and supportive attitude.
• Report personnel conflicts, grievances, or policy violations to the Manager.
• Assist in training new hires and existing personnel on company SOPs.
• Use Flex Rental Inventory software.
• Act as a driver when required.

Show Site Responsibilities

• Fulfill assigned show roles and assist team members as needed.
• Interpret advance prep information to ensure efficient on-site operations.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable client and artist interactions to deliver quality events.
• Work as a team to represent a cohesive and capable group.
• Report equipment damages and issues following CPR procedures.
• Maintain a positive and supportive attitude.
• Report personnel conflicts, grievances, or policy violations to the Manager.
• Act as a driver when required.

Requirements

• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must pass a criminal background check and have reliable transportation; punctuality required.
• High School Diploma required; college education preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in the entertainment production industry.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience using industry equipment, including:
  • Yamaha CL/QL consoles
  • Digico Consoles
  • Avid Consoles
  • L-Acoustic loudspeakers & controllers
  • Lab Gruppen PLM amplifiers
  • Lab Gruppen/Lake software
  • Shure RF products
  • Clear-Com
• Intermediate understanding of:
  • RF deployment
  • Signal flow
  • Dante networking
  • Festival stage patching
  • Microphone techniques
• On-site experience including:
  • Basic generator connectivity
  • Rigging equipment and practices
  • Forklift and boom lift operation (certification a plus)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive vans and small to large box trucks.
• Ability to load/unload trucks, perform overhead lifting, lift over 50 lbs, and push items over 100 lbs daily.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, and Flex Inventory control software is a plus.