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Moving Light and Network Technician
Teterboro, NJ
Location: Teterboro, NJ
Position: Moving Light and Network Technician
Moving Light and Network Technician
Main Light - Teterboro, NJ
About Main Light, LLC
Main Light is a leading dry hire rental provider of professional lighting systems to production companies and designers throughout the entertainment industry. With locations across the country, including our Tri-State facility in Teterboro, NJ, we pride ourselves on our deep technical expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and commitment to exceptional customer service.
Position Summary
The Moving Light and Network Technician is responsible for preparing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting intelligent lighting fixtures and entertainment networking systems. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of equipment sent out on rental, supporting the company’s reputation for excellence and dependability.
What You Will Be Doing:
Test, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on moving lights and LED fixtures (e.g., Robe, ETC, Martin, Clay Paky, Chauvet, Elation).
Configure and test entertainment networking systems, including DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and proprietary control protocols.
Perform software updates and firmware upgrades on fixtures and networking devices.
Utilize test consoles and software tools (e.g., GrandMA, ETC EOS, Pathway, Luminex, Net3 Concert) to verify system integrity.
Collaborate with the Operations and Rental Teams to ensure equipment is show-ready and meets customer specifications.
Document repairs, configurations, and maintenance logs in inventory or ticketing systems.
Assist in cable prep and control system builds as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Stay current on new technologies and best practices in lighting and entertainment networking.
Provide assistance in other departments as required.
Requirements
What We Are Looking For:
Two (2) plus years of experience working with intelligent lighting systems and entertainment networks in a production, rental, or systems integration environment.
Proficient in DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and common entertainment control systems.
Strong knowledge of moving light functionality and repair.
Familiarity with lighting control consoles and networking tools (e.g., MA, ETC, Pathway, Luminex).
High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification a plus.
Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lift 50 plus lbs. and work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Preferred Qualifications
ETCP Certification (Entertainment Electrician)
Experience with Vectorworks, Lightwright, or similar design/plotting software
Familiarity with rental inventory software (e.g., Rentalworks, Flex, IntelliEvent)
Basic soldering and electronics repair skills.
We Have Great Benefits!
We pride ourselves on the benefits we can offer our employees. Those benefits include, but are not limited to:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 5 % company match
Short- and long-term disability
Life and Accident Insurance
PTO, Sick and holiday pay
Educational reimbursement
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Kensington Management Resources, LLC complies with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected status.
Our Recruitment Process
01
Application
After you have sent in your resume to hiringmanager@mainlight.com; we will review your application to see if you qualify.
02
Interview
If you qualify you will be contacted for an interview, either in person or over the phone. If you do not qualify, you will be contacted and notified.
03
Job Offer
Our hiring manager will reach out to you whether you are selected for the position or not. If offered the position, you will begin our onboarding process.
04
Onboarding
Complete a background check and drug test.
05
Meet the team
With onboarding complete all that is left to do is start your new job and begin working with the Main Light team!
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