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Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Sandusky, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Castalia, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Fremont, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Helena, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Burgoon, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Milan, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Sandusky, OH · On-site

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Huron, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Collins, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Monroeville, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Sandusky, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Norwalk, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Gypsum, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

Cedar Point

Animation Technician

Green Springs, OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also.. * Adapt to a wide variety of projects ...

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An animatronics job involves designing, building, and programming robotic creatures or figures that mimic lifelike movements. Professionals in this field work with mechanics, electronics, and animation to create characters for theme parks, movies, and exhibits. They collaborate with engineers, artists, and programmers to ensure smooth functionality and realistic motion. Animatronics experts may also maintain and troubleshoot existing figures to keep them operational.

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Animation Technician

Cedar Point

Sandusky, OH

$19.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Cedar Point rating

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Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 57 rated amusements

Job description

Overview:

$19.25/hr

As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also..

  • Adapt to a wide variety of projects including pneumatic systems, prop controllers, waterpark equipment, animatronic systems, fiberglass, welding, fog systems and much more.
  • 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

Responsibilities:

Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy. As a member of our team, youll

  • Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
  • Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.

Qualifications:
  • High school graduate or GED.
  • Must have valid drivers 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, and structure climb.
  • Willing to work various shifts and days with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
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