ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST TECHNICIAN

Do you want to work with the equipment and technology that is used every day at major entertainment events and venues? We have an opening for an Electric Chain Hoist Technician in our Motor Shop and are looking for a professional with precise attention to detail, strong communication skills, and mechanical and electrical background to join our team. The person responsible in this position must be able to read basic wiring diagrams and perform skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of chain hoists and motor controllers. This role is ideal for those with strong electrical and mechanical experience.


Job Requirements

  • Electrical/Mechanical aptitude at a minimum
  • Ability to read basic wiring diagrams
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Perform skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of chain hoists and motor controllers
  • Must be able to read and take direction in English
  • Operate freight handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
  • Must be able to lift heavy items occasionally

Preferred Skills

  • Strong Electrical/Mechanical background
  • Ability to troubleshoot AC/DC motor controls – magnetic
  • Pull wires and make terminations
  • Run conduit
  • Previous electrical experience in the entertainment industry
  • 2 years’ experience in electrical trade

Company Overview

Founded in 1979, Mountain Productions is the largest staging and event production company in North America, working on more than 18,000 events with thousands of world-renowned clients. The company is highly diversified with a focus on innovative product design and manufacturing for the entertainment industry along with E-commerce solutions for rigging and production gear at ShopMtn.com. Mountain Productions also has a film and vibe division that are focused on providing bespoke solutions for brand activations and unique festival experiences.


Mountain Productions’ capabilities include, but are not limited to a full in-house engineering department led by a Professional Engineer, dedicated fabrication shops, stage supervisors with thousands of project builds completed successfully and safely, and streamlined logistics for trucking and transportation. Mountain Productions is a turnkey provider of the highest quality staging systems and production services.