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Trainee Theme Park Ride Tester Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Inspect the ride areas to ensure their safety. * Screen guests to ensure ride and height ... Theme Park's drug-free workplace policy, including consent to pre-employment drug testing and ...

Inspect the ride areas to ensure their safety. * Screen guests to ensure ride and height ... Theme Park's drug-free workplace policy, including consent to pre-employment drug testing and ...

Experience in configuring, testing, commissioning, and deploying baggage handling systems, airport security software, conveyance systems and theme park ride and show systems is preferred.

Experience in configuring, testing, commissioning, and deploying baggage handling systems, airport security software, conveyance systems and theme park ride and show systems is preferred.

Experience in configuring, testing, commissioning, and deploying baggage handling systems, airport security software, conveyance systems and theme park ride and show systems is preferred.

Ride Mechanic Apply now Job no: 664932 Work type: Regular (Full-Time) Location: Orlando Categories ... systems either in the theme park industry or other industrial industries * Or equivalent ...

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Trainee Theme Park Ride Tester information

What is the difference between Trainee Theme Park Ride Tester vs Ride Operations Assistant?

AspectTrainee Theme Park Ride TesterRide Operations Assistant
CredentialsMinimal, often training provided on-siteBasic customer service or safety training
Work EnvironmentTesting rides, safety checks, early mornings or late nightsAssisting guests, managing queues, safety monitoring
Industry UsagePrimarily in ride development and testing phasesDaily operational support in theme parks

The main difference is that a Trainee Theme Park Ride Tester focuses on testing and evaluating rides during development, requiring specific safety and technical training, while a Ride Operations Assistant handles guest interactions and daily park operations. Both roles are essential in the theme park industry but serve different functions within ride safety and guest experience.

How to be a trainee theme park ride tester?

To become a trainee theme park ride tester, applicants typically need a strong interest in rides and safety, good communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions. Relevant experience in customer service or engineering can be beneficial, and some positions may require a high school diploma or equivalent. Training usually involves learning safety protocols and ride operation procedures before participating in testing activities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Theme Park Ride Tester jobs in Florida?

The most popular types of Theme Park Ride Tester jobs in Florida are:

What cities in Florida are hiring for Trainee Theme Park Ride Tester jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Trainee Theme Park Ride Tester job openings:

Associate Manager, Ride & Show Engineering - Ride Systems (Expat to Beijing)

Orlando, FL


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Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical management, inclusive of budget and schedule, for a singular contract or scope of work. Responsible for supporting or managing the successful specification, bid/award, design, production, installation, and acceptance testing of Ride and/or Show systems, to include Audio, Special Effects, Projection, Lighting, Set/Scenic, Props, Show Action Equipment, Animated Figures, Ride Systems, Mechanical Systems, Network Systems, Parkwide Systems, Ride Control, and/or Show Control Systems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assists in managing or manages vendors through the process of bidding, designing, manufacturing, testing, shipping, installation, start up, and commissioning of Ride/Show systems.
  • Provides technical guidance and vendor management through day-to-day design, fabrication, installation, test & adjust and commissioning activities. Responsible for both technical and project/contract management as it applies to scope generation, vendor contract establishment and management, directives, and change order processing with the support of Ride/Show leaders.
  • Supports the translating of creative intent and business goals into technical documents that will serve to acquire bids and lock in price and schedule for delivery of systems.
  • Performs engineering technical (calculation, design, drafting, research) support to the Ride/Show project team and/or overall Engineering and Safety as assigned.
  • Reviews portions of vendor-provided design review documents. Includes drawing review, component selection review, calculation review, test plan review, test results review, or review of other deliverable items as specified by Engineering & Safety management.
  • Reviews, edits, or develops test protocols, procedures, and plans. Executes witness or approve testing and test results as assigned and authorized by Engineering and Safety management.
  • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Project experience in theme park development, construction, show and ride systems design or fabrication within the entertainment/theme park industry preferred. 
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to organize and manage a complex series of tasks and vendor(s) to develop and implement show and ride systems. 
  • Strength in schedule analysis and contract management required.
  • Comfortable influencing decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.
  • Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with frequently changing situations.
  • Some global travel may be required (less than 30%). 
  • Significant vendor management.
EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable technical field required. Advanced degrees preferred.

EXPERIENCE

3+ years’ experience in theme park specific technical/engineering role(s) required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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