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Animation Technician at Cedar Point

Cedar Point Vermilion, OH

Job Description

Overview:

As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also

  • Adapt to a wide variety of projects including pneumatic systems, prop controllers, waterpark equipment, animatronic systems, fiberglass, welding, fog systems and much more.
  • Be responsible for the inspection, on-site repair, and general troubleshooting of these systems.
  • Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your skills as a team member

Responsibilities:

Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy. As a member of our team, you'll

  • Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
  • Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.

Qualifications:
  • High school graduate or GED.
  • Must have valid driver's license.
  • Must join Laborers Union.
  • Must provide own hand tools.
  • Basic understanding of electrical equipment and pneumatic systems.
  • Experience with animatronics and animatronic prop controllers preferred.
  • Able to work at heights including catwalks, aerial lifts, crane baskets, scaffolding, and structure climb.
  • Willing to work various shifts and days with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Typical mid-level pay: $77k for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$77k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$48k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $112k

Slight candidate advantage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Associate's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024