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iMemories is a fast-mover and category leader in online video sharing for personal family memories. With its innovative online video experience and fully automated personal home movies conversion service, iMemories is transforming the way consumers enjoy and share their home videos by making it simple, convenient, and fun to "digitize" old tapes/film reels, upload new digital video, and store it all online, in one private and secure online account -- where it can be instantly and conveniently enjoyed and shared through email, blogs, social networking sites, TV's, and mobile devices. 

We recently became part of Ancestry and are proud to serve its mission to connect everyone to their past so they can discover, preserve and share their unique family stories.

iMemories is the only Web destination where consumers can store, manage, and share the multi-generational "mix" of treasured family memories – videos, film, and photos, both old and new. 

Film Ingest Technician General Summary of Responsibilities:

• Preparing and cleaning media for conversion.
• Working hands-on with technology to process conversion, troubleshooting, and performing minor repairs (e.g. splicing, combining film reels).
• Film- Working with film projectors to convert film into digital media. Apply your skills to test/troubleshoot reel functionality. Monitor the success of the conversion process, ensuring quality transfer of media.
• Responsible for the conversion of home film reels to digital formats using customized in-house hardware and software.
• Manage workflow for assigned workstations for conversion of home movie film reels.
• Analyze notes in our database for specific orders and determine the right workflow based on those notes.
• Auditing every order to determine if orders are completed and grouped accurately.
• Ensure data integrity and customer privacy.
• Keep the work area organized and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Film Ingest Technician Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discount

Film Ingest Technician Position Details

• Full-Time Position: 40 hours per week
• Multiple shifts are available.
• Starting pay is $17/hour with eligibility to earn a pay increase every 90 days at the end of the Quarter.
• Overtime as required based on the Manager's discretion.
• This onsite position is located in North Scottsdale, 101 & Via De Ventura
• All positions are on-site

Location: 

9160 E Del Camino Dr Suite B-1, Scottsdale AZ 85258 (Loop 101 and Via De Ventura)

Film Ingest Technician Qualifications:

• Adequate knowledge and experience using computer systems.
• Experience using Google Chrome, Gmail, and OpenOffice (preferred).
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. without physical restrictions.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, climb, and pull on a consistent basis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Possesses a sense of urgency and comfort level to work in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrates clear and polite written and oral communication.
• Accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
• Adequate knowledge and experience using computer systems.
• Detail oriented
• Positive attitude
• Team Player
• Must have reliable transportation.

Film Ingest Technician Education:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required

EEO STATEMENT

iMemories is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking, primarily on a level surface for periodic times throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques are required.