RTR Mechanical Service Tech

The Panavision group supports filmmakers working on movies, television series, commercials, and beyond, providing: filmmaking equipment rentals for lenses, cinema cameras, grip, and lighting, stage facilities for filming, post-production services including dailies, visual effects, and final color grading and much more.

The RTR Mechanical Service Technician is responsible for servicing equipment to the required standards of safety, functionality, and presentation to meet rental schedules. They are also responsible for following departmental procedures in an effective, efficient, and productive manner with the minimum amount of direct supervision. This position falls under Local 210.

•  Perform quality checks and maintenance practices on camera support equipment and mechanical accessories. 
• Examine, clean, test and perform basic adjustments of camera support equipment within a specified time. 
• Maintain organization of fluid heads, camera support and mechanical accessories within inventory.
• Adjust equipment to client specifications where necessary.
• Troubleshoot and identify problems with equipment and determine appropriate action. 
• Create and update damage or repair tickets for equipment in need of further attention. 
• Maintain detailed documentation of serviced gear. 
• Track inventory of mechanical accessories to maintain rental supply levels.
  • Service Equipment
  • Fluid Heads
  • Geared Heads
  • EZ-Rigs and other handheld rigs
  • Camera Support Accessories
  • Camera Accessories (Matte Boxes, etc.)
  • Miscellaneous Mechanical Accessories
• Assist in the daily transfer of equipment from Logistics to Inventory/Prep Floor.
• Work closely with prep, rental, and marketing departments to balance resources to meet demand. 
• Use proprietary information systems to prioritize equipment in need of service.
• Maintain a working inventory of hardware, tools, supplies and replacement parts.
• Track and report inventory shortages to Management.
• Assist Clients and Staff with technical questions and issues.
• Learn and adapt with new technological trends and equipment.
• Other tasks and assignments as required.

• Ability to maintain high performance standards and output under strict time constraints. 
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proper use of hand tools and power tools.
• Basic understanding and working knowledge of mechanical repair procedures, blueprints, parts lists, and schematics. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of common camera rental practices.
• General working knowledge of Panavision’s equipment and inventory.
• Basic understanding of film industry set call procedures and etiquette.
• Ability to remain flexible toward change.

• Safe handling of solvents and other chemicals.
• Safe handling of sharp and other potentially dangerous equipment.
• Safe manual lifting techniques. Able to lift as much as 50lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Knowledge of current workplace safety standards.
• Enforcement and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if required.

This job operates in a warehouse environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee may also be required to lift product or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Prompt and regular attendance is required, employees are expected to begin work at the start of their scheduled shift and to complete their assigned work shift according to the responsibilities of their position.

This position works standard business hours, but may require long hours and some weekend work.

Travel will not be required. 

$19.00 per hour

It is the policy of Panavision to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable State and Federal law.