General Special Effects Technician

Description

Image Engineering was founded as a company that pushes boundaries, develops new ideas through design and fabrication, and is a leader in the visual display and special effects industry. We are comprised of a team of artists, engineers, event producers, fabricators, creative thinkers and skilled, knowledgeable onsite technicians. 

We have worked all over the United States completing over 500 projects in the field of creative multimedia shows for clients such as Rihanna, Jay Z, Tiesto, Lady Gaga, America’s Got Talent and multiple professional sports franchises in the NFL, NBA and NHL. We have also created permanent and temporary interactive installations for world class venues including the Staples Center, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and The Walt Disney World. 

The success of our shows lies in the reliability, quality and safety of our stellar Technician Team. We are looking for a dedicated full-time General Special Effects Technician interested in joining Image Engineering to travel to show sites with our Project Management and Installation Teams to execute shows including special effects and audio-visual equipment. This individual would report to our Headquarters in Baltimore when not onsite. Overtime may be available or required based on need. 

Role Description

General SFX Technician

Full Time or Part Time Hourly

Weekend Availability Required

Overtime Possible

Benefits Included

Primary Responsibilities:

Safely and consistently deliver high quality onsite technical support to Lead Technicians and/or Project Managers by:

• Following detailed verbal and written instructions for installing and striking special effects and audio-visual equipment
• Actively engaging in execution of special effects and audio-visual deployment under the direction of the Lead Technician or Project Manager
• Collaboratively troubleshooting alongside crew to solve onsite issues

Prepare special effects and support gear for show use in our Baltimore Warehouse under moderate supervision by:

• Following detailed verbal and written instructions for packing each show given by Director of Logistics
• Inspecting, verifying and counting equipment for accuracy and overall condition prior to shipping gear
• Scanning all equipment through our inventory management system
• Packing gear in storage containers for shipment according to Gear List prepared by Director of Logistics
• Receiving, inspecting and storing equipment coming back from shows
• Performing basic inventory maintenance when necessary

Conduct local pick-ups and deliveries using Company-owned vehicles

Keep a safe and well-maintained workspace by keeping shelves, pallets and workstations neat

Work towards proficiency in special effects and audio-visual equipment deployment to work up to Onsite Lead Technician

Work towards proficiency to repair gear in the Warehouse or Onsite when necessary

Routinely complete compliance related trainings and maintain OSHA and Company-related compliance policies

Follow company procedures and directives

Perform other related duties as required and assigned

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by Team Members within this classification. It is not comprehensive of all possible duties and responsibilities. 

Benefits:

• Opportunity for mobility within company
• Healthcare, Dental, Vision available after first (90) days
• 401k available after first year of employment
• Overtime

Requirements

• Able to work evenings, weekends
• Able to travel nationally for on-site shows
• Able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment
• Willing to learn how to safely deploy and repair special effects and event production equipment
• Willing to become DOT Certified in the State of Maryland
• Willing to become HAZMAT Certified in the State of Maryland
• Forklift certification preferred; Willing to be certified on and operate forklifts regularly
• Comfortable utilizing ladders up to 12’
• Able to frequently walk, bend, squat, balance, lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Able to pass background check and drug test
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least one-year job experience preferred