Cinema Lens Repair Technician

CAMTEC is looking for an experienced Lens Repair Technician for a full-time position at our rental office in Burbank, CA.

• 2+ years professional lens or precision optical/mechanical repair experience (both prime and zoom lenses)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence working with cinema optical systems
• Comfortable using collimators, projectors, lens charts, and standard testing procedures
• Ability to independently diagnose, service, and repair prime and zoom cinema lenses.
• Comfortable with full repair breakdowns including making adjustments, collimation, optical alignment, and focus/iris/mechanical rebuilds on both prime and zoom lenses
• Experience performing preventative maintenance, QC, and evaluating incoming gear to quickly troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to handle preventative maintenance and QC across our rental inventory
• Ability to evaluate incoming gear and troubleshoot issues quickly and accurately
• Detail-oriented, organized, and takes pride in reliable work
• Collaborative, communicative, and enjoys hands-on problem-solving

• Experience with vintage or specialty glass
• Experience machining or fabrication
• Experience working in a rental house/production environment
• Interest in supporting custom rehousing projects, specialty builds, and one-off modifications with our engineering team

• Full-time, on-site in Burbank
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to grow with a long-standing, respected company

CAMTEC MOTION PICTURE CAMERAS was originally established as a small, boutique rental facility in 1989. Since that time, our friendly and collaborative atmosphere has expanded into a large full-service operation, conveniently located in Burbank since 1997.

Our mission is to provide cinematographers and their assistants with cameras and

lenses of the highest possible quality, and to support that equipment with industry-leading

service. Through the continual acquisition of rare vintage lenses and other specialty gear, Camtec has become a uniquely effective partner for filmmakers throughout the world as they work to realize their creative visions. In order to successfully sustain productive professional relationships and to create new ones, Camtec is staffed by the most qualified industry veterans in all departments, resulting in one of the best-regarded reputations in the industry.