Job Description
VCR Repair Technician
Perks of Joining Legacybox:
- Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Advancement opportunities within production and manufacturing teams
- Employee appreciation events, recognition programs, and incentive opportunities
- Unlimited free coffee and a collaborative, supportive culture
Legacybox is looking for a VCR Repair Technician to help maintain and refurbish the equipment that powers our digitization process. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and maintaining a wide range of media equipment used throughout production, including VCRs, camcorders, film transfer units, scanners, printers, and related systems.
This is a hands-on technical role ideal for someone who enjoys diagnosing problems, working with equipment, and helping keep production running efficiently.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities of the VCR Repair Technician:
- Diagnose and repair equipment issues quickly and accurately
- Refurbish VCRs, camcorders, scanners, printers, and other production equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and workstations
- Conduct quality control checks before equipment is returned to production
- Help ensure production teams have the equipment needed to meet operational goals
- Track repairs, maintenance schedules, and workflow priorities
- Communicate equipment trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement
- Support process improvements related to equipment reliability and efficiency
- Analyze repair trends and identify opportunities to improve workflow and service quality
- Assist team members with troubleshooting and technical support as needed
- Follow safety procedures and proper chemical handling protocols
- Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned
What a Typical Day Looks Like:
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning VCRs and production equipment
- Repair or replace worn or damaged components
- Test equipment functionality and quality before deployment
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks
- Organize tools, parts, and repair inventory
- Support production by resolving equipment issues quickly
- Track repair progress and document recurring issues or trends
- Work closely with the refurbishment and production teams throughout the day
You’ll Likely Do Well in This Role If You’ve Previously:
- Repaired electronics, media equipment, or machinery
- Worked in a manufacturing, refurbishment, or technical repair environment
- Used diagnostic tools and troubleshooting software
- Worked with powered and non-powered tools regularly
- Followed detailed processes and maintenance procedures
- Balanced multiple repairs or projects at the same time
You’ll Enjoy This Role If You Like:
- Solving technical problems and diagnosing issues
- Working with your hands and repairing equipment
- Staying focused and detail-oriented
- Improving processes and equipment performance
- Supporting a production team behind the scenes
- Seeing direct results from your work each day
Who You Are:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Professional, adaptable, and solution-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to prioritize multiple projects without losing accuracy
- Comfortable learning technical systems and repair processes
- Positive and collaborative when supporting teammates
Technical Experience Preferred:
- Familiarity with Mac OS X and Windows 10
- Experience using diagnostic tools and repair equipment
- Familiarity with audio/video systems and media hardware
- Experience using powered and non-powered tools
- Comfortable with spreadsheets, reporting tools, and tracking systems
- Ability to follow chemical handling and safety procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience repairing electronics or media equipment preferred
- Manufacturing, refurbishment, or production experience preferred
- A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Software Development, Manufacturing, or a related field is a plus
- Previous Legacybox production experience is a plus
Who is Legacybox:
Legacybox has helped over 1 million families digitally preserve their home movies, photos, and film. We were founded on the conviction to restore and revalue what has been overlooked. We preserve outdated memories on tapes, film, photos, and audio into digital keepsakes that are usable and safe for future generations.
We are driven to find simple, technology and design-led ways to reconnect people with the things that matter most.
Legacybox is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.