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How much do photo assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for photo assistant in Colorado is $20.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a photo assistant?

Photo assistants are professionals who help photographers during photo shoots by setting up equipment, managing lighting, organizing props, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly on set. Their responsibilities can also include handling digital files, maintaining gear, and assisting with post-shoot breakdown. Photo assistants play a crucial role in supporting photographers so that they can focus on capturing the best possible images. This role is often an entry point for those looking to gain experience and build a career in photography.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a photo assistant?

To thrive as a Photo Assistant, you need a solid understanding of photography principles, lighting techniques, and basic camera operations, often supported by coursework or hands-on experience. Familiarity with studio equipment, photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, and digital asset management systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly and take direction are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure smooth photo shoots, efficient workflow, and effective support for photographers in achieving creative objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by a photo assistant during on-location shoots?

As a Photo Assistant on location, you may encounter challenges such as managing unpredictable lighting conditions, handling heavy or delicate equipment, and adapting quickly to changing environments. You’ll often need to anticipate the photographer’s needs, problem-solve on the spot, and ensure that all gear is transported and set up safely. Being proactive, communicative, and organized is key to overcoming these challenges and supporting a smooth, successful shoot.

What is the difference between Photo Assistant vs Photo Assistant?

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Since the comparison is with itself, the main differences often lie in experience level or specialization. Typically, a Photo Assistant supports photographers by handling equipment, setting up shoots, and assisting during photo sessions. They usually require basic photography knowledge, technical skills, and familiarity with studio or on-location environments. The role is common in commercial, fashion, and portrait photography industries. Both entry-level and experienced assistants are called Photo Assistants, but experience and specific skills can vary.

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Infographic showing various Photo Assistant job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,793 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Photo Equipment Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Broadcom

Fort Collins, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Broadcom rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 161 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

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Job Description:

As an Equipment Maintenance Technician with Broadcom's Wireless Semiconductor Division (WSD), you'll help sustain and improve our wafer fab equipment in support of existing as well as new processes in our production facilities located in Fort Collins, Colorado. We are looking to hire highly talented and motivated technicians to maintain and improve our growing wafer fabrication equipment set.
This position comes with a broad and rewarding set of responsibilities. You will be supporting new and established toolsets as well as new platforms. You will develop and apply extensive equipment knowledge, job skills and procedures to complete complex, specialized assignments & tasks in creative and effective ways. You will be part of our ongoing equipment improvement and optimization processes as part of the Equipment Team.

Specific Qualifications, Critical Skills, Objectives and Responsibilities:

  • Strong command of Equipment Technician fundamentals.

  • Demonstrated and comprehensive understanding of the general/technical aspects of wafer fab equipment maintenance.

  • Systematic methods demonstrated for new equipment acceptance, and start-up as well as optimization and upgrade work to improve performance on existing platforms.

  • Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing and equipment optimization.

  • Works on assignments that are complex in nature and require judgment, initiative, and technical knowledge to resolve problems.

  • Work is completed with minimal supervision.

  • Effectively completes established procedures in a precise and efficient manner, with strict adherence to the documented process and procedure.

  • Takes very strong ownership & initiative to identify, define and address issues within their area of responsibility.

  • Able to effectively multitask (with limited, but concurrent high priorities)

  • Ability to tackle jobs outside their immediate core area of expertise if required (strong general technician fundamentals and methods)

  • Strong willingness to learn new skills (especially to self-teach and extrapolate from previous experience and/or leverage from those around them)

Strong Adaptability & Initiative

  • Take ownership and initiative to identify, define and address issues within the Photo Equipment Maintenance team

  • Understand and positively affect overall availability, MTTR, and MTBF.

  • Strong willingness to learn new skills

  • Ensure that all of appropriate maintenance workorder entries are being made for daily maintenance activities and that the planned maintenance tasks are being completed on time.

  • Ability to work well with Equipment Engineering, Production, and Process Engineering to improve and stabilize new and existing platforms, line response, quality, yield, equipment reliability, productivity, cycle time, and cost reduction.

  • Demonstrated teamwork and strong partnership within Equipment Maintenance Team with superb cross functional teamwork.

  • Inclined to both mentor new technicians and openly learn from experienced colleagues.

  • Values other points of view including management, operations, engineering, planning, IT Systems and Clean Room Facilities teams.

  • Strong ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to deliver quality repairs on a daily basis.

Demonstrated Analytical Skills/Problem Solving

  • Strong demonstrated troubleshooting skills.

  • Ability to reason through multiple possibilities and exhibit good judgment in repair strategies based on incomplete (but adequate) data.

  • Recognizes the importance of understanding of robust data driven solutions and key performance

  • metrics utilizing the existing data modules (SPC, CMMS/workorder system, data mining skills)

  • Assist in determining & documenting methods and procedures for new platforms. Typically provides guidance/training to other less experienced technicians.

Demonstrated Commitment, Values, and Flexibility

  • Strong work ethic

  • Able to contribute to cross functional organizational goals and objectives.

  • Flexibility with regards to work hours and critical coverage as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Applicant must have an Associate's degree or higher or military equivalent training in either Electronics Technology, Mechanical Eng, Applied Science, Electro-mechanical Technology or equivalent. Appropriate classroom background in one or more of the following areas: optics, electronics, physics, mechanical engineering, mechanical actuation and control, machine control systems, are desired for this position.

  • Greater than 2 years of experience in maintenance and repair of Photo equipment (Broadcom and/or prior company). Experience focused on TEL ACT8, or ASML 5500 is a strong plus.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of electrical and mechanical technologies and related principles.

  • Have excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for equipment failure and process/equipment interactions.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

  • Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment and deliver results.

  • Authorization to work within the U.S.

Shift/Work Schedule:

  • Nights. Sun - Tue plus every other Wed.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is USD22.34 - USD 31.35 perhour.

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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