Camera Quality Inspection Technician
Camera Quality Inspection Technician
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02-08-2025
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Job Description
We exist to put camera gear in the hands of ordinary people to unlock extraordinary potential.
The original camera re-commerce company KEH has always envisioned a better way to support the passion and profession of photography. Serving the camera community since 1979 KEH has become the largest curated market for field-tested expert-graded photo and video equipment in the industry.
At KEH Camera were passionate about making photography and videography accessible and sustainable by buying and selling pre-owned camera gear. We are the go-to resource for everyone looking for photo or video gear offering high-quality KEH Certified equipment at great prices while extending the life of gear for a global community of creatives.
Why Work at KEH Camera
- Be Part of the Fastest Growing Company Driving the Societal Explosion of Images and Video: Join a company thats not just in the business of gear fueling creativity empowering photographers and videographers and shaping the future of images and videos. Whether you have a passion for the craft or the gear or neither if you have inner passion for something you will find a home here!
- Collaborate with Visionaries: Work alongside a team of passionate dedicated individuals who live and breathe KEH and all that it stands is about. At KEH innovation and growth arent just goals theyre part of our DNA. Your ideas and contributions will be valued from day one.
- Make a Real Impact: At KEH youre more than just an employee; youre a key player in an exciting ever-evolving industry and a part of a special and rapidly growing company. Your work here directly influences an industry as well as the lives and joys of countless people and helps shape the future of the photo and video gear marketplace.
- A Culture of Creativity and Learning: We support your personal and professional growth with continuous learning training and career advancement opportunities. Whether youre a photography enthusiast a tech expert or a truly curious person well help you grow your skills and expertise.
- The Camera Quality Inspection Technician is responsible for testing and evaluating incoming photographic equipment to determine working condition identify any functional or cosmetic defects and assign a quality grade based on KEHs standardized criteria. This role is critical in ensuring we maintain the trust of our customers through accurate representation and reliable gear.This position includes on-the-job training to develop the skills necessary for success and offers a pathway for professional growth through our Apprenticeship Program within the Technical Department. Its a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with precision solving problems and learning about cameras and photography equipment.Location
- On-site Smyrna GA
- What You Will Do:
- Clean and test a wide variety of photographic equipment including digital cameras 35mm medium format large format gear and accessories.
- Examine lens elements for clarity and identify issues such as dust haze fungus or scratches.
- Evaluate mechanical and electronic functionality including shutter response focus accuracy battery performance and overall operability.
- Assign an accurate grade based on KEHs equipment assessment scale and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Document findings clearly and accurately within the companys system.
- Collaborate with the Receiving and Sorting teams to ensure proper workflow and quality standards are maintained.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment ensuring tools and test equipment are properly handled and stored.
- Uphold KEHs brand values by ensuring consistent quality and care in all work performed.
- Skills Needed to be Successful:
- Interest in photography or a curiosity for how mechanical and electronic gear works (technical background is a plus but not required).
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of focus when performing repetitive tasks.
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions with accuracy.
- Willingness to take on new challenges and learn in a structured supportive environment.
- Clear and professional communication skills both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated patience professionalism and adaptability in working with complex or delicate equipment.
- Commitment to following established SOPs while also identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and handle small tools and parts with care.
- Previous experience in electronics quality inspection or camera equipment is helpful but not requiredtraining is provided.
Language Skills:
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to build merchant category budget.
- Basic knowledge of applied statistics core machine learning algorithms and basic AI principles
Work Hard Play Hard:
Enjoy a hard-working and fast-paced environment where your work is celebrated and where you can commit your energy and efforts alongside like-minded individuals who are focused on building and growing a great company and winning.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk twist bend sit use hands handle or feel objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift 40lbs. May be required to lift overhead. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
- HAS and FSA Accounts
- Short and Long term disability
- Company provided life insurance
- 401(k) and company match
- Paid vacation sick days and holiday
- Options for Pet Insurance and Legal Services
- Discounts of camera gear
Equal Opportunity Employer:
KEH Camera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law based on race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact .
KEH Camera is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if KEH Camera hires the candidate.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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