Shipboard Automation Operator: Theater & Rigging

The Walt Disney Company; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking an Automation Operator to manage Entertainment Automation Systems on the Walt Disney Theater aboard a ship. You will oversee stage element movement, rigging safety, and support for outdoor shows and events while living at sea.

This role requires hands-on control of automation, hydraulics, electronics, and motors, with responsibilities covering load-ins, changeovers, and installations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years show production experience in a similar role.
• Experience operating computerized automation control equipment.
• Experience or qualifications in a theatrical/ Entertainment-based rigging operation.
• Proficiency with hydraulics, electronics, electric motors, motor drives and controls, manual and automated rigging devices.
• Can work at heights and with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of Entertainment Automation Systems at the Walt Disney Theater including the movement of stage scenic elements during shows.
• Oversee the maintenance and safe operation of all rigging equipment used in outdoor shows and events.
• Train in all outdoor rigging positions to safely operate during shows.
• Be an important contributor to the WDT Theater Team with responsibilities for load in and load outs, Cast changeovers, new show installations, equipment tests, vendor support, movie premiers and company events.

Skills

Show production experience

Automation control equipment

Rigging operation knowledge

Heights and heavy equipment work

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking an Automation Operator to manage Entertainment Automation Systems on the Walt Disney Theater aboard a ship. You will oversee stage element movement, rigging safety, and support for outdoor shows and events while living at sea.

This role requires hands-on control of automation, hydraulics, electronics, and motors, with responsibilities covering load-ins, changeovers, and installations.