Grip & Lighting Technician

This is a Full Time Job

Grip & Lighting Technician
Equipment Operations | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA

Experience: 1+ Year Required
Location: 855 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a skilled Grip & Lighting Technician to join our Equipment Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and logistics of professional grip and lighting equipment across our seven-stage studio facility and our locations division, which services productions throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

This position is on our closing shift (3:00 PM - midnight or later), a critical operational role that ensures all studio stages and location orders are fully prepped and staged for the following day's productions. The closing team plays a vital role in Milk's daily operations, and every member of the equipment department has worked this shift for a minimum of one year before growing into other roles within the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and wrap equipment for all seven studio stages, ensuring each is correctly configured for upcoming productions
• Build, verify, and stage location equipment orders for client pickup and delivery
• Receive, inspect, clean, test, and inventory all returning equipment to maintain quality standards
• Fulfill in-studio client additions and equipment requests via the equipment room
• Organize and maintain equipment inventory across multiple facilities
• Load and unload cargo vans, sprinter vans, and box trucks with equipment orders
• Execute equipment deliveries and pickups as needed
• Coordinate sub-rental pickups and returns with third-party vendors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one (1) year of hands-on experience with professional grip and lighting equipment
• Working knowledge of strobe systems, specifically Profoto and Broncolor platforms
• Proficiency with standard grip equipment
• Ability to differentiate and properly handle continuous lighting systems including tungsten, HMI, and LED fixtures
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft and respond to professional correspondence
• Valid California driver's license; experience operating cargo vans, sprinter vans, or box trucks preferred
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in a rental house or studio equipment environment
• Familiarity with equipment management and inventory systems
• Demonstrated commitment to detail-oriented work under time pressure

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The standard shift is 3:00 PM to midnight, five consecutive days per week, with mandatory overtime during high-volume production periods. Milk Studios operates seven days a week, so your schedule may include weekends; however, all team members receive two consecutive days off each week regardless of their assigned rotation. Schedules are set in advance and any changes are communicated with appropriate notice.