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About the Role
Seeking an experienced Camera Repair Technician with extensive hands-on knowledge of cameras, lenses, and their internal mechanical and optical systems. The ideal candidate has significant experience diagnosing, disassembling, repairing, cleaning, adjusting, and reassembling a wide variety of photographic equipment, with an emphasis on vintage and pre-1990 film cameras, mechanical SLRs, medium and large-format cameras, and older mechanical lenses. This position is well suited for a highly skilled technician who understands how cameras work internally and can independently identify and resolve complex mechanical and functional issues.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate used products sent in by customers and advise on acquisition decisions.
- Disassemble, repair, clean, adjust, and reassemble cameras and lenses.
- Repair and service vintage and pre-1990 film cameras, including mechanical and automatic SLRs such as the Canon AE-1 and similar models, as well as pre-2000 DSLR cameras.
- Perform repairs and adjustments to light meters and shutter speeds and perform complete or partial shutter overhauls on film cameras.
- Repair mechanical and automatic lenses from all major manufacturers (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, etc.), including disassembling, cleaning inner elements, replacing motors, filterings and seals, and repairing apertures and oily blades.
- Perform sensor cleaning and miscellaneous repairs on DSLR cameras.
- Service and repair various medium-format and large-format cameras including 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10 formats.
- Test cameras and lenses following repairs to ensure proper mechanical and functional operation.
- Maintain a high degree of precision and care when working with delicate components.
Requirements
- Extensive hands-on knowledge of cameras, lenses, and their internal mechanical and optical systems.
- Significant experience diagnosing, disassembling, repairing, cleaning, adjusting, and reassembling a wide variety of photographic equipment.
- Expertise in vintage and pre-1990 film cameras, mechanical SLRs, medium and large-format cameras, and older mechanical lenses.
- Understanding of how cameras work internally.
- Ability to independently identify and resolve complex mechanical and functional issues.
- College education and/or relevant work experience with at least 5-10 years of experience.
Skills
- Camera repair
- Lens repair
- Mechanical repair
- Optical systems knowledge
- Diagnosis of equipment issues
- Disassembly and reassembly of photographic equipment
- Cleaning and adjustment of photographic equipment
- Vintage camera repair
- Film camera repair
- Mechanical SLR repair
- Medium-format camera repair
- Large-format camera repair
- Mechanical lens repair
- DSLR repair
- Sensor cleaning
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-10 years of experience
Education Level
- College education
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Medical benefits
- 401K plan
- Employee discounts
About the Company
- At over 50 years old and counting, B&H has built a reputation as the trusted resource for photography and videography enthusiasts via its NYC SuperStore and its award-winning website.
- Long known as "The Professional’s Source", B&H is recognized by savvy consumers worldwide for its honest, knowledgeable guidance, expert tips and articles… and always-great prices.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
- We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.