Projection Technician

Job overview

The Projection Technician role is based in Northern California and provides onsite technical support to theaters throughout California and Idaho; compensation is $85,000–$100,000 annually. Cinema West describes itself as California’s number-one movie chain and places this role on its Corporate Operations team. The technician maintains and troubleshoots digital cinema equipment to help theaters deliver reliable screenings. Preventive maintenance, installations, repairs, and responsive support help reduce lost shows and keep equipment functioning.

What you'll do

• Perform preventive maintenance and service on servers, projectors, and audio and digital cinema equipment
• install equipment and software updates
• troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and software
• test components
• maintain projection equipment
• support theater managers with operations and training
• record work activities
• respond to location communications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

projection technician

cinema west

northern california

california and idaho travel

digital cinema

equipment maintenance

technical support

theater operations

$85k–$100k

medical and dental

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental coverage, matched 401(k), paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick days.

Why this role

The role requires extensive travel, primarily in California and Idaho, and theater service is mainly performed after normal business hours, including weekends or holidays.

About the employer

Cinema West is hiring for this role. Industry: Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins). Sector: 51.