Creative Technology

Lead Shop Technician-Chicago

Creative Technology  •  $27 - $29/hr  •  Des Plaines, IL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Title: Lead Shop Technician

Salary Range: $27-$29/Hour

Job Responsibilities:

The Lead Shop Technician is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day quality control (QC) of CT owned equipment. This position is responsible for quality control (QC) of all gear and the preparation of equipment for outbound shows in our warehouse. The role includes managing equipment maintenance, coordinating the preparation and organization of gear, and ensuring that the department operates efficiently and remains organized.

Job Duties:

  • Provides training to develop and mentor warehouse teams as needed or assigned for the following processes: Workflow, QC Test Procedures, System Prep, Parts Department, Service Bench, and the general inventory in our facility including R2.
  • Maintains a high level of teamwork within the warehouse to provide the highest level of customer service.
  • Works with management and other Shop Technicians to conduct proper equipment maintenance.
  • Maintains a clean and organized shop environment and assists in other shop activity as needed.
  • Assists pushing the equipment to various docking stations for outbound delivery.
  • Prepares/returns show equipment.
  • Packages and labels items appropriately for transportation or based on show requirements.
  • Works with operations to ensure proper substitutions or shortages when needed.
  • Receives sub-rented items into an order to ensure fulfillment.
  • Creates shipping manifest or carnet prior to shipping.
  • Loads/unloads trucks as needed.
  • Assists restocking delivered equipment in various locations throughout the warehouse.
  • Documents service in inventory system and reports all damaged equipment to operations.
  • Keeps detailed records of maintenance, QC, and items entered for repair.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time, ability to work overtime, including nights and weekends.

Position Requirements

  • Ability to run a department within the warehouse.
  • Solid knowledge of R2
  • Positive attitude and ability to work independently.
  • Attention to detail, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
  • Ability to spend 100% of work time standing or moving in a 70,000+ square foot warehouse.
  • Physical activities include using hand tools, bending, stooping, lifting, climbing stairs, carrying, walking, and/or reaching on a frequent basis.
  • Certified to drive sit down and standup forklift.
Creative Technology

About Creative Technology

Creative Technology (CT) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of specialist Audio Visual equipment to the sports, corporate, exhibition, entertainment and permanent installation markets. Our bespoke events staging services bring together advice, support and equipment of the highest quality, providing everything from large screen displays to content delivery systems.

CT's global reputation for unparalleled levels of customer service results from our innovative application of the latest technology alongside the very best technical and operational personnel. With inventoried offices in Europe, the USA, the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions, CT has established itself as a market leader utilising the strong relationship between the international offices.

Whilst being able to provide equipment and crew to special events, CT can also handle all logistics and support services such as freight, accommodation and local labour. Full turnkey solutions are becoming an increasingly commonplace requirement, particularly on larger projects in the more challenging areas of the globe. CT's long-term experience, management and planning expertise, and global network of suppliers allows major projects to be delivered with local knowledge in a cost-effective manner irrespective of location.

Industry
Events & Trade Shows
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Crawley, GB
Year Founded
1986
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