Job description

Atlas Lens Co. (atlaslensco.com) is a growing modern anamorphic cinema lensmaker and manufacturer. Our mission is to democratize anamorphic cinema by empowering creative image-makers in creating work that’s more interesting, more personal, and more rewarding. Founded in 2016 by designer Forrest Schultz and cinematographer Dan Kanes, Atlas Lens Co. designs and manufactures affordable, high-performance tools that deliver vintage aesthetics in modern mechanics. Their flagship ORION SERIES anamorphic prime lenses have been featured on productions such as STARZ’s American Gods to Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” music video. We are based in Burbank, California with sales worldwide.

Job Summary 

We are looking for someone with solid Lens Technician experience. The successful candidate will be able to learn quickly and creatively problem-solve. This is a tremendous opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and rapidly growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Assembling and performing quality control checks on lenses and components

• Repairing and cleaning Lenses

• Documenting quality control results and repair procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have prior Lens Technician experience including assembling, servicing and repairing professional cinema lenses.

• Top notch organizational skills

• Great computer skills and an ability to learn new computer systems quickly

• Excellent communication skills and the capability to explain and communicate about complex technical matters

• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally and interact with coworkers respectfully

Nice to Haves

• Experience with software suites Airtable, Slack, Asana, Zoho one, and G Drive.

Working Environment

• Sitting, standing and walking in an office, test environment and working in a clean room.

• Working with gloves and a mask

• Handling chemicals such as acetone, rubbing alcohol and windex

Benefits and compensation

• Salary commensurate to experience. 

• Health, dental, and vision coverage

• Vacation, holiday and sick/personal leave