Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Location: Onsite in Pennsauken, NJ

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Hourly Salary: $20.00/ hour

Department: The SoundLAB

Reports To: SoundLAB Manager

Job Description

We have an immediate opening for a Jr Vinyl Cutting Engineer to support our in-house vinyl cutting operation. This person will receive training in the proper preparation of audio masters for vinyl manufacturing and in operating our lacquer-cutting lathe. The Jr Vinyl Cutting Engineer position is an on-site role. Successful candidates are enthusiastic about audio technology/ recording, tech-savvy, quick learners, fast problem solvers, and able to successfully perform their duties with a minimum of supervision on the third shift.

Responsibilities/Tasks

• Assess and prepare the artist’s audio masters for the lacquer cutting process.  
• Achieve daily/ weekly lacquer cutting quotas. 
• Communicate internally with Customer Care in a clear and effective manner, concerning potential issues with client masters. 
• Assess final product samples to identify potential issues arising from the manufacturing process.
• Monitor stocks of essential supplies necessary for the lacquer-cutting operation and report to management when re-ordering is required. 
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Pre-requisites

• 3 years of audio recording, mixing, or mastering experience.  
• Experience with professional Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). 
• Experience with a wide range of processing plug-ins, including EQ, compression, limiting, etc.
• Ability to identify the various formats and qualities of audio files used in a professional setting.
• Familiarity with turntables and vinyl records is a plus. 
• Experience with Sequoia/ Samplitude is a plus. 

Special Skills Required

• Must have good communication, language, and verbal skills.
• Must be capable of performing basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance of the mechanical workings of the lacquer-cutting equipment.
• Must exhibit discipline with regard to daily responsibilities.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Computer literacy.
• Basic math skills are required to perform simple calculations.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform work standing for an 8-hour shift.
• Will be required to use microscopes and/or magnifying glasses to inspect the lacquer surface for imperfections, as well as other small parts of the lathe equipment for replacement or routine maintenance. 
• Must be able to lift approx 30 lb boxes routinely. 

Benefits: DIY Media Group provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage (1st of the month following start date); up to 3 weeks of PTO in first year; 9 paid holidays; 401(k) with company match; company-paid disability coverage; and profit sharing based on company performance.

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