AV Technician

Job Details: Job Location: HEADQUARTERS - DEARBORN, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed,

A/V Technician

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of A/V Productions

Our Mission

For almost a century, KLA’s mission is to create value by delivering world-class communications solutions.

Your Impact

The A/V Technician role is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of A/V equipment in various settings including meetings, conferences, events, educational spaces and more.  This role ensures that audio, video, and lighting systems work effectively to support positive customer experience and outcome.  The technician will also troubleshoot technical issues, manage equipment inventory, and provide on-site support for events.

A Glimpse of What You’ll Do

Order preparation, transporting, setting up, and disassembling of A/V equipment
Operate audio systems, microphones, video systems, projectors, screens, lighting systems, and cameras during events
Troubleshoot all A/V system components in demanding situations
Assemble equipment, racks, and cables in an organized fashion  
Ability to read diagrams, drawings, and event orders to accurately meet client specifications for equipment placement and functionality
Responsible for inventory management, maintenance, repairs, and QC of equipment
Oversee large scale events as lead technician to ensure timely and quality solutions are provided
Develop and maintain relationships with clients and event coordinators to produce repeat business and trust

What You Bring

An advanced level of technical A/V skills in large scale environments
In depth understanding of the following:

Operating digital audio consoles and routing
Operating multi-input video switchers, distribution
DMX lighting consoles, intelligent lighting fixtures, patching
Basic knowledge of integrated audio, video, and control systems
Basic knowledge of A/V Networking, A/V over IP

Technical certifications related to field, and/or equivalent technical knowledge preferred

Qsys (Level 1 and above)
Crestron (Flex and above)
Dante (Level 2 and above)

Team player who thrives in fast-paced, detail-oriented environments
Clear and concise communicator with team and clients
Self-starter, able to work efficiently without direct supervision
Ability to analyze and solve situations for future problem prevention
Maintain professionalism and quality decision making in high stress situations to ensure customer confidence
Four years of experience with large-scale A/V systems, including design, installation, engineering, and troubleshooting

Additional Information

Days and hours may vary; evening and weekend work will be required depending on the needs of the business
This position operates 75% of the job functions in the field at customer site
Travel is primarily local, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected
Frequently required to lift or move up to 75 pounds

Please note this job description, is meant to be a representation of the physical demands, work environment, and day-to-day activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job; it is not meant to be all-inclusive or limited to the above outline. To remain an industry leader, duties, responsibilities and activities of any KLA Laboratories employee may change, at any time, to meet the needs of the Company or the Customer, with or without notice.
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