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Audio Engineer

DAVID MICHAEL PRODUCTIONS INC, Woodridge, IL, United States


Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job Summary
Reports to: Operations Manager and VP, Operations

David Michael Productions is seeking a qualified candidate for an Audio Engineer position within our organization. The ideal candidate will have experience testing, operating and troubleshooting, both analog and digital professional audio equipment such as mixing consoles, powered amplifiers, wireless microphones, wired push to talk microphones, powered speaker, speaker stands, and cables.

Responsibilities

Operates digital audio consoles, microphones, and speakers on shows

Maintains a pleasant and friendly attitude with co-workers and managers to cultivate an environment of teamwork and camaraderie.

Tests select items in the audio department as the items return from show site (working list): Wireless Microphones, Shure MX418’s, Speaker Stands, Meyer UPM’s

Replaces missing or broken inventory parts. Keeps track of replacement part inventory and reports shortages to department lead

Updates firmware on all digital microphones and mixing consoles

Resolves reports once items are repaired or issues are deemed user error

Reports broken equipment that needs to be sent out for repair to department lead

Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in repair area

Maintains clean and orderly department aisle

Cleans up the work area at the end of each day (workload dependent)

Provides response to inventory questions relating to the audio department

Provides assistance to warehouse team when needed (scanning gear and loading trucks)

Qualifications

Must have at least a high school education

Must be willing to work extended shifts and weekends when necessary

Must have basic understanding of soldering components

Must be able to terminate Cat6 cable

Must be proficient in problem solving and working independently

Must have a general understanding of hand tools and power tools

Must be computer proficient with a working knowledge of both Windows and Mac operating systems

Physical Requirements
The assistant position is a physically demanding position that requires the following:

Being able to lift and carry items of up to 50 pounds onto workbench

Ability to occasionally stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, or sit up for more than eight hours a day.

This Job Description should not be interpreted as exclusive as the job may occasionally require other duties to be done as may be seen fit by the department lead or Operations Manager. This is in no way a complete representation or list of all jobs that may be required and that David Michael Productions reserves the right to change or amend such job description as may be required by management from time to time.

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