Ride Prototype Technician

Job Summary:

Ride Prototype Technicians work within a Ride Development Engineering team and are responsible for construction of wood vehicle mockups, seat bucks and guest restraint development, from concept to creative buy offs.

They support Engineering in every aspect of mechanical ride mockup and testing request, up to first article production vehicle buy off.

Have ability to collaborate within diverse teams of technical and creative members and be comfortable in environments where scope and requirements change frequently.

The Ride Prototype Technician will report to the department manager.

You Will:

• Interact with all levels from Staff to Executive level as well as occasional interaction with Engineering and Creative departments.

You Will Have:

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in an environment with constant project/design changes and ability to jump from one project to another prior to completion of assigned tasks.
• Highly dependable, strong work ethic, willingness to learn new things and continually improve skills.
• Mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to work directly with engineering and creative staff to determine proper fabrication methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will have Previous Disney or entertainment experience, with knowledge of industry.
• Self-sufficient/able to work and add value with minimal oversight.
• Interpretation and manipulation of SolidWorks and AutoCAD drawings, with ability to follow direction from conceptional drawings and white board sketches.
• Perform woodworking operations using table, chop, panel saw and routers for construction of ride vehicle mockups and seat bucks.
• Perform moderate machining operations using conventional vertical mill and lathe.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication equipment to include press brake, shear, roll, and metal cutting saws.
• Perform basic welding tasks and adjust machine parameters as required using GMAW and GTAW processes.
• Background of mechanical assembly.
• Initiative-taking/self-sufficient/able to keep a safe and clean working environment.
• Forklift, scissor lift training and rigging experience a plus.
• Ability to collaborate within a diverse team.

Required Education:

• High School or equivalent. Advanced Trade School or Technical training a plus.
• Five years relevant/hands-on experience.

The hiring range for this position in California is $69,900 to $93,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.