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Cedar Point

Animation Technician

OH

$19.25/hr

Overview: $19.25/hr As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride ... Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your ...

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 ... Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your ...

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 ... Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your ...

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 ... Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your ...

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 ... Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your ...

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 ... Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your ...

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 ... Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your ...

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 ... Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your ...

AEG

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 ... Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your ...

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 ... Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your ...

Journey

Senior Design Manager

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$95K - $102K/yr

... animatronics, and interactive technologies. * Exceptional ability to convert creative vision into ... Contract Type: Full-time FTC contract Location : Birmingham Ideal start date: 15 August 2026 ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time animatronics in the United States is $139,917.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Full time animatronics jobs involve designing, building, maintaining, and operating robotic devices or puppets that simulate lifelike movement, often used in entertainment, theme parks, movies, and museums. Professionals in this field may work as engineers, technicians, or creative artists responsible for bringing characters and creatures to life using mechanical, electronic, and control systems. These jobs require a combination of technical skills in robotics and engineering, as well as creativity and problem-solving abilities. Full time positions typically offer stable employment, benefits, and opportunities to work on a variety of projects.

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Animation Technician

OH

Cedar Point

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Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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$19.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

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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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