Animatronics Systems Tech

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort seeks a Maintenance Technician to assist multiple venues with support for preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of animation, special effects, and show/effects control systems. Requires PQS qualifications for each attraction in the assigned area.

Responsibilities include PM and downtime repairs, field replacements of animation, and collaboration with Creative Fabrication for repair feedback.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED is Required.
• Technical school is Preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Electronics is Preferred.
• Ten years of experience working on theme park animation as a show control or mechanical technician in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Includes changing time-limited parts, calibrating equipment per OEM specs, and cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining equipment.
• Performs other duties: annual teardown/rebuild of animation; shop repair or reprogramming of animation; annual replacement of animation in field or hot swap replacement of animation in field.
• Troubleshoots down to failed component level using test equipment, schematics, prints, and other resources; documents findings and work performed.
• Provides input into CMMS system and logs inspections, corrective actions, and repairs; lists parts used.
• Performs modifications per UO Creative, UO Engineering or OEM specs.
• Completes PQS qualifications of assigned venues; trains new technicians for venue PM work orders and recovery procedures.
• Removes, cleans and inspects costume/skin/FRP from animation for PMs, repairs, or replacement; coordinates with Creative Fabrication for real-time feedback.
• Adheres to Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities per policy and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Repair

Education

High school/GED

Technical school

Associate’s degree in Electronics

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting multiple venues with mission critical support in the areas of preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of animation, special effects, and show/effects control systems and specialized Engineering approved project work on animatronic, interactive show effects systems. Must qualify at the area wide level by completing the Personal Qualifications Standards for every attraction/asset contained under the assigned area.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This includes changing time-limited parts, calibrating equipment per OEM specifications, and cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining equipment. Performs repairs to equipment due to safety, reliability, or show quality issues found during PM’s or downtimes to animated show/effects figures and equipment. Responds and assists in recovery and repair of show equipment.


• Performs other duties as assigned: To include annual teardown/rebuild of animation. Shop repair or reprogramming of animation. Annual replacement of animation in field or hot swap replacement of animation in field.


• Troubleshoots down to failed component level using multiple forms of test equipment, schematics, prints, and other resources. Detailed Documentation of all findings and work performed throughout process of troubleshooting and repairs.


• Provide input and entry into CMMS system and log completion of inspections, corrective action, and/or repairs made and list applicable parts used.


• Performs modifications per UO Creative, UO Engineering or OEM specifications.


• Completes PQS qualifications of assigned venues. Helps train new technicians to do venue specific PM work orders, recovery procedures, and processes.


• Removes, clean and inspect costume, skin, or FRP as need from animation for PM’s, repairs, or replacement. Works in conjunction with Creative Fabrication department to provide real time, in service feedback on repair requirements. Evaluates and develops process and procedures to increase reliability and show quality of animated show/effects.


• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

SCOPE:

Responsible for inspection, troubleshooting and repair of animation, special effects, and show control systems resort wide.

EDUCATION:

• High school degree or GED is Required


• Technical school is Preferred


• Associate’s degree in Electronics is Preferred


• Other: Ten years of experience working on theme park animation as a show control or mechanical technician in lieu of degree

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 Years: Experience in troubleshooting and repair of complex electro-mechanical systems, as well as pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems either in the theme park industry or other industrial industries


• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Florida Driver’s License - required to operate company vehicles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Special requirements for certain specific venues may require the operation of controlled decent devices down severely angled lifts. Training is required and will be provided prior to performing the inspections


• Special requirements for certain specific venues may require the operation of high reaches greater than 85ft. Training is required and will be provided prior to performing the inspections


• The team member will be expected to remain in the position for a minimum of two years due to the extensive training

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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