CAREERS
Technician - Casual/Full Time
(Central Coast/Newcastle)
Are you looking for a career in an exciting industry, a supportive work environment, and a place to get support to become the best version of yourself?
If this sounds like you, keep reading…
About Us
JC Entertainment & Events is a leading Event Management and Production company specialising in creating memorable and seamless experiences for our clients. From corporate conferences to large-scale music events, we pride ourselves on delivering amazing events that leave a lasting impression!
We are going through an exciting growth phase and are looking for someone to fill a Production Technician role in Gosford and/or Newcastle.
Role Overview
As a production technician you are responsible for delivering our events. You are required to take direction from the production ops manager and Senior Production Technician or “Team Leader” regarding on site work and the warehouse manager for warehouse related prep and de prep work. You are expected to follow all policies and procedures as instructed. You will be required to use your Sound Lighting, Vision and general event skills to help complete tasks to the required deadline. You will need to have good time management skills and problem-solving skills and consistently show initiative while working collaboratively in a team environment.
As a Production Technician we expect you to bring up any possible issues you see arising from an event with the production ops manager and or production sales manger responsible for the job to ensure any potential problems are identified prior to getting to site. Production technicians will need to look out for one another and help each other where possible as well as being open to giving and taking advice where needed. Production technicians are expected to take ownership of their tasks. Production technicians must respect all equipment, including production equipment, consumable or vehicles and be forth coming when there is an issue with equipment to either fix it immediately and or notify the production ops manager or warehouse manager of the issue. Production technicians must be solution orientated.
Key Responsibilities
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Follow directions given by Production Ops Manager, Senior Production Technician, Team Leaders and Warehouse Manager
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Operate and Maintain Production Equipment
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Driving work vehicles
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Setting up and packing up of events as per policy and procedures supplied
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Follow strict time frames and meet deadlines
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Operate Production Equipment as per policy and procedures supplied
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Follow job information paperwork supplied for each shift/event
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Use initiative and problem-solving skills on the job to ensure best outcome for the client while representing the company brand
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Carry out work to a high standard in live with our company values
Indicators of Effectiveness (KPI)
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Overall success is the successful delivery of events on time and meeting all the key deliverables as outlined in the shift or event information.
Necessary Skills and Attributes
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Minimum 1 year in the live production industry.
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Good Sound, Lighting, Vision skill set.
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Strong critical thinking skills.
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Ability to work under pressure.
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Ability to trouble shoot problems.
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Computer Skills, Office365, Current RMS.
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Ability to lead a team.
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Strong accountability and ability to meet deadlines.
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Team Player.
Ideal
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Experience setting up and dismantling Led screens
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Experience with Allen and Heath Console, Grand MA, Blackmagic Vision Switchers, Shure and Sennheiser Wireless Systems, Pro presenter, PVP and Nova Star LED Processors
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Experience with rental management system
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Truck License
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Forklift Ticket
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EWP Ticket
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Riggers Ticket
Key Relationships
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Direct report to the Production Ops Manager
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Working closely with the Senior production technicians, Team Leader and the warehouse manager
Apply below and send your CV and Cover Letter showcasing your experience along with a video no longer than 60 seconds telling us about a favourite production project you have worked on.