Technical Assembly Lead (Animatronics & Show Tech)

LF Studios; Hazelwood (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LF Studios in Hazelwood, OH is seeking a Technical Assembly Coordinator to lead the mechanical, show tech, and welding departments, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality targets are met. You will partner with Production Manager, Project Managers, and VP to forecast resources, allocate staff, and drive continuous improvement.

The SME in mechanical and show tech assembly will guide design, routing, and integration for animatronic systems.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple technical departments.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, mechanical systems, electronics.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Track record delivering projects on time and under budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all technical assembly departments.
• Set goals, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Mentor staff and develop training plans.
• Forecast resources and balance workloads.
• Drive cost-effective strategies for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate onsite installations and special projects in SFX/R&D.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mechanical systems

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

PM tools

Resource planning systems

Job description

LF Studios in Hazelwood, OH is seeking a Technical Assembly Coordinator to lead the mechanical, show tech, and welding departments, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality targets are met. You will partner with Production Manager, Project Managers, and VP to forecast resources, allocate staff, and drive continuous improvement.

The SME in mechanical and show tech assembly will guide design, routing, and integration for animatronic systems.