Animation Technician: Ride Animatronics & Show Maintenance

Cedar Point; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Point is seeking an Animation Technician to inspect and repair animatronics, ride lighting, and show elements on-site. You will adapt to a wide range of projects, from pneumatic systems to waterpark equipment, and contribute to maintenance on live rides.

You will perform inspections, on-site repairs, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior technicians and supervisors, growing skills in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements.
• Adapt to a wide variety of projects including pneumatic systems, prop controllers, waterpark equipment, animatronic systems.
• 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.

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Animatronics experience

Work at heights

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Own hand tools

Job description

Cedar Point is seeking an Animation Technician to inspect and repair animatronics, ride lighting, and show elements on-site. You will adapt to a wide range of projects, from pneumatic systems to waterpark equipment, and contribute to maintenance on live rides.

You will perform inspections, on-site repairs, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior technicians and supervisors, growing skills in a collaborative team environment.