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Hoist and Automation Repair Technician

Job in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, 07032, USA
Listing for: Christie Lites
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Field/Service Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 USD Hourly USD 20.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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 Share Point
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, One Note, One Drive, 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
Benefits
  • Starting pay: $20.00 per hour
  • Standard Christie Lites benefits package, including PTO and company-sponsored benefits
  • Location:

    Kearny, NJ. We welcome applications from candidates based in New York and New Jersey
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