Park Decor Tech - Special FX

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is seeking a hands-on technician to install, maintain and operate a variety of park events and attractions. You will apply theater skills and advanced special effects knowledge to build believable, durable effects for shows and rides.

Requirements include a high school diploma, an associate degree preferred in theatrical design, and 1–2 years of relevant experience. The role requires travel to nights and weekends as park operations demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or technical degree preferred in Theatrical Design/visual Display.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Ability to sketch, convey design concepts, and use basic hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups in constructing and installing pneumatic and electrical infrastructures.
• Assemble and maintain advanced mechanical special effects structures per blueprints.
• Design, layout and fabricate moving structures using pneumatic and electrical components.
• Test, troubleshoot and perfect mechanical movements for durability and realism.
• Translate designers' plans into practical materials and components.
• Work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Special effects

Plan translation

Testing

PLCs

Sketching

Scenic painting

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Theatrical Design/visual Display

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

The primary responsibility of this position entails the installation, construction, maintenance and operation of a variety of park events and attractions. Duties for this position also include providing knowledgeable hands‑on theatrical techniques with comprehensive skills in special effects.

Salary Details $26.86 / hr

• Lead small groups in the construction and installation of temporary and permanent pneumatic and electrical infrastructures in a variety of venues.
• Assemble advanced mechanical special effect structures adhering to blueprints.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair special effects at an advanced level for events and regular park shows.
• Translate plans and designers' concepts into practical materials and existing mechanical components (bearings, motors, air cylinders, etc.).
• Design, layout, and lead the fabrication of moving structures using pneumatic and electrical components.
• Test and perfect mechanical movements for durability and realism.
• Design and construct animation control systems (timers, PLCs, relays, etc.).
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• High school diploma / GED required.
• Associate's degree / vocational or technical school degree, emphasis in Theatrical Design/visual Display preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of prior, relevant work experience preferred.
• User of basic hand tools and power tools, glues and adhesives. Floral design helpful. Ability to sketch and convey design concepts. Basic Scenic painting skills preferred.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holiday based on business needs.