35mm Operator (Contractor)

POSITION SUMMARY 

The 35mm Operators will help to ensure Alamo sets the standards of quality in public exhibition and be able to deliver that when showing a 35mm print. While this job is temporary it allows you to show movies the way the director intended. This is a special opportunity to run a system that is almost lost to time. Come help us bring 35mm to your area. Contract will begin 07/20 and run until 08/03.

OUR MISSION

To Ensure EVERY Guest Has An AWESOME Experience And Is EXCITED To Come Back

OUR CORE VALUES

DO THE RIGHT THING

We strive to be a force of good in our company, in our industry and in the world. We stand up for our beliefs even when it is hard. We start from a place of kindness.

FOSTER COMMUNITY

We value what is unique about each other and celebrate our differences. We treat each other with respect, support each other’s passions, and help each other grow. We welcome healthy debate but don’t tolerate intolerance. We take this commitment outside our 4 walls, creating neighborhood theaters that are deeply tied to the local community.

BOLDLY GO

Like the crew of the Starship Enterprise™, we seek out new experiences and pursue innovation in all of our work. We take risks and chart new territory. We learn from our mistakes and continuously improve.

GIVE A SH!T

We are passionate about creating awesome experiences. We obsess over every detail and take pride in our work because we know it makes all the difference to our guests and our teammates. Our pursuit of excellence drives us to do our best.

• Uphold standards of behavior as defined by the company Core Values, Code of Conduct and Operational Guidelines
• Maintains the highest safety standards and follows all protocols to keep our teams and guests healthy - is knowledgeable about all Alamo policies and procedures
• Responsible for all content allocation and ensuring playlists meet correct show flow
• Tracks and inspects 35mm prints
• Ensures picture and audio meets company presentation standards with daily checks
• Reports any visual and/or audio issues to presentation department
• Reports any use of splicers to any print to the Technical Manager
• Keeps the projection booth clean, organized and safe at all times
• Follows all daily, weekly tasks to ensure 35mm system is running optimal
• Safely changes xenon lamps in 35mm
• Any other tasks assigned by the Technical Manager

• Maintains a working knowledge of 35mm and/or 70mm projection systems 
• Performs routine cleaning after each 35mm run
• Ability to use a make table to rewind tables
• Basic IT technical skills and troubleshooting
• Experience with changeover or platter systems
• Basic knowledge of 35mm troubleshooting 
• Comprehensive knowledge of 35mm lamphouses
• Strong attention to detail 
• Basic knowledge of cinema 35mm audio systems; SR, SRD, DTS, SDDS
• Experience with organization suites, like Google docs and airtable
• Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision 
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
• Willingness to work unusual work hours (lots of evenings and weekends)
• Understanding that is a temporary position

Salary : $30 - $35