Hello, I'm new! (Introduction thread)

Post by **Steve Carras** » December 14th, 2005, 11:39 pm

llow me into myself..I'm a veteran on a number of messages boards and am glad to be on here!

Post by **James** » December 15th, 2005, 4:16 pm

Welcome!

We're glad to have you, but in the future please try to post new threads in an appropriate forum. This "hello" message would fit in better at "General Discussions" since it has nothing to do with the topic of this forum "Theatrical Features and Shorts".

Post by **Ben** » December 16th, 2005, 11:09 am

Moving...

Post by **PixarVixen** » December 14th, 2006, 12:54 pm

Pixar is looking for a junior Mac support technician. This is a full-time temporary position for a six-month gig with the possibility of conversion to full-time permanent.

If you'd like to apply, please PM MacDaddy here at A-N.

Junior Macintosh Systems Administrator

Summary of Job:
• to support Macintosh workstations
• to promote the utility, reliability, stability, and security of Macs at Pixar
• to provide a high level of customer service to the Mac population at Pixar

Responsibilities:

• resolve support requests:
• install, upgrade, and maintain software, hardware, and peripherals
• troubleshoot hardware and software problems
• troubleshoot network and remote access connectivity problems
• perform general system maintenance and support
• produce documentation as needed
• train end-users as needed
• assist other IS staff as needed

Required Qualifications:

• one year of related experience
• ability to troubleshoot Mac software problems, including problems with the operating systems (Mac OS X Panther and Tiger), applications, drivers, etc
• ability to troubleshoot Mac hardware problems, including problems with workstations, servers, drives, cards, printers, scanners, and other peripherals
• ability to troubleshoot Mac connectivity issues (TCP/IP, VPN, remote access, etc.)
• proficiency with Mac utilities
• experience with IMAP and POP clients, Web browsers, and Microsoft Office
• organization and attention to detail
• experience supporting end users
• ability to follow through on support requests in a timely manner, escalating to other members of the team when appropriate
• ability to prioritize and address multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment
• ability to work independently and with other members of a team
• ability to lift and carry computers and monitors
• ability to communicate technical issues in non-technical terms
• proven oral and written communication skills

Helpful Qualifications:

• experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Meeting Maker, Now Contact, Final Draft, FileMaker, Microsoft Project, Citrix client, Palm Pilot, and Mac OS X Server
familiarity with remote query tools (such as Apple Remote Desktop, KeyServer, Asset Trustee, netOctopus), remote control (such as Timbuktu Pro, VNC), and software distribution tools (such as ARD, FileWave)
• familiarity with Unix shell scripts, Perl, Python, and/or AppleScript
• familiarity with FreeBSD, Linux and/or OpenSTEP
• familiarity with Windows
• familiarity with ssh, log file analysis, cfengine, rpm
• familiarity with enterprise backup solutions (such as NetBackup, Retrospect)
• familiarity with encryption and security tools (such as FileVault, PGP, encrypted disk images)
• experience navigating and controlling real-time 3D environments such as Quake and Unreal

Pixar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

~~=oP

Post by **Ben** » December 14th, 2006, 2:23 pm

Nice to see you, um..."back", PV.

Post by **PixarVixen** » December 14th, 2006, 4:17 pm

Heheh. Yeah, sorry if I appeared to have abandoned A-N. I've been very busy with Pixar Planet, but I haven't forgotten about you guys. I'm still a lurker.

~~=oP

Post by **ShyViolet** » December 14th, 2006, 7:49 pm

Hey PV!

Long time no see.

So do you actually, like, work at Pixar now? Awesome.

Or is that just from the website?

Post by **James** » December 14th, 2006, 8:00 pm

I notice she made sure she changed her sig to get those promo links on all the 500+ messages she's posted here in the past...

Post by **Daniel** » December 14th, 2006, 8:00 pm

I think its for the website

Anyway, I gave the site a quick glance, and it looks awesome!

I'm sort of a newbie around here and don't know you, so um, hi PixarVixen!

I love your alien avatar!

December 14th, 2006, 11:55 pm

PV, your here to...awesome! for eveybody else that does not know i'm also from Pixar Planet.

Post by **PixarVixen** » December 15th, 2006, 2:02 am

Just to clear a few things up...

I don't work at Pixar, but I have quicker access to the info than the average person.

I changed my sig to promote Pixar Planet because 95% of our visitors who become members are bots...nasty bots. It would be nice if more real people joined.

Besides, many of our members promote their websites in their sigs. It's no biggie.

But that was not my intention when I started this topic. I'm trying to help someone find a worker and someone else find work.

And I don't know you either, but hi, Daniel Jake!

~~=oP

Post by **MacDaddy** » December 15th, 2006, 2:37 am

PixarVixen wrote:I don't work at Pixar, but I have quicker access to the info than the average person.

PixarVixen is a friend of the Studio.

Post by **Daniel** » December 15th, 2006, 2:51 am

That's sad to here about the bots PV, were having the same problem to, but at least they don't post anything bad.

So, welcome back!

Post by **Ben** » December 15th, 2006, 4:58 am

Do we allow that, James? Blatant advertising of competing websites set up by our old readers?

And how come PV gets "Pixar's Prefferential Treatment" after we've been flying the Pixar flag for years, and years, and years...

Post by **James** » December 15th, 2006, 7:00 am

Ben wrote:And how come PV gets "Pixar's Prefferential Treatment" after we've been flying the Pixar flag for years, and years, and years...

We're not as pretty.

Ok, you're not as pretty. The truth hurts!

Hello, I'm new! (Introduction thread)

Hello, everyone!

PIXAR JOB OPENING - junior Mac support technician