Animation Technician at Cedar Point
Job Description
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
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Who this leverage applies to
Where to negotiate
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Does this path compound?
Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.
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