Hardware Build & Studio Ops Technician
Hardware Build & Studio Ops TechnicianLocation: Santa Cruz, CASchedule: Part-time, In-Person, 3 days / 18-24 hours per week (days to be determined)Compensation: $22–$28/hr DOEStart: ASAPVisual Endeavors is a boutique creative technology studio building immersive experiences for live events and concerts. We design and build the custom gear that powers our shows — including our flagship PixelCannon media servers, assembled in-house at our Santa Cruz studio.We're looking for a hands-on Hardware Build & Studio Ops Technician to join the team. You should be comfortable around computers, hardware and networking gear and take pride in building things.You'll be building the hardware that powers shows for A-list touring acts, maintaining network infrastructure, keeping our warehouse running smoothly and making sure everything is organized, labeled and ready to deploy. This is a part-time role with room to grow as the studio scales.What You'll DoPixelCannon Assembly + Custom Hardware BuildsAssemble PixelCannon media server units from components - installing motherboards, GPUs, drives, RAM and cooling systemsPerform QC and assist with network configurationHelp with soldering, cable making, 3D printing, laser cutting or CNC tasksKeep the studio organized, clean and optimized for creative productionMaintain inventory and prepare shipmentsYou Might Be a Good Fit If You…Have built a PC or worked in IT/networking — or — come from a fab lab, makerspace, or hands-on build environmentUnderstand networking basics - IP addressing, subnets, managed switches, patch panels or structured cablingAre detail-oriented and take pride in clean, organized, well-labeled workAre comfortable using hand tools, power tools and shop equipmentAre local to Santa Cruz or the surrounding areaCan lift 50+ lbs and are comfortable on your feet in a shop environmentAre reliable, self-directed and communicate wellHow to ApplySend your resume to jobs@visualendeavors.com and tell us about something you've built, fixed or organized - even if it's not work-related.