Job Posting Title:

Illusion Maker Senior

Req ID:

10113110

Job Description:

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the master planning, creative design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney's Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, its experienced teams of Imagineers are managing the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects

About the Role & Team

The Show Systems studio is where we produce, make, and build the magic. Our processes and tool sets take us from concept design or mock-ups all the way through to full-on production, assembly, and installation. Our Manufacturing and Production Technicians use their hands and tools to fabricate and assemble complex prototypical mechanical and electrical systems that support the designs created by their engineering colleagues. M&P Technicians are often called upon to support complex mock-ups in multiple sites and to participate in installations for new or renovated attractions. These are hands-on technical positions that demand advanced training in various trades

What You Will Do

Direct fabrication & manufacturing of complex, prototypical mechanical assemblies with a strong focus on GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW processes

Participate in project goals as outlined by production leadership, including mock-up, integration, and troubleshooting of various assemblies

Support the design and development of an internal weld program, including maintaining equipment & supplies, developing processes for weldment design & WPS selection, and establishing clear training standards and practices

Collaborate directly with QC and Engineering functions to identify, correct, and mitigate deviations from assembly requirements

Provide direct input into a review of company standards relative to the design and production of various assemblies

Develop, introduce, and oversee new ideas to enhance work processes and display the initiative to carry through to implementation

Provide technical oversight to outside vendors contracted to produce animation

Contribute to the ongoing project estimating and scheduling effort by accurately assessing and communicating assembly progress

Required Qualifications & Skills

10 or more years of relevant industry experience

Demonstrated experience in a collaborative work environment working across technical disciplines

Understanding of mechanism design and assembly

Ability to make technical choices and decisions without guidance from the lead or executive management

Able to perform welding operations to meet specified performance standards and tolerances utilizing various materials, thicknesses, processes, and techniques

Read and interpret fabrication and assembly drawings

Experience with physical mechanics, CNC programming in G code

Basic working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook

Technical Skills

Able to perform welding operations to meet specified performance standards and tolerances utilizing various materials, thicknesses, processes, and techniques

Proficient in GTAW processes and procedures for both ferrous and non-ferrous materials

Strong familiarity with AWS standards and techniques, specifically AWS D1.1 and/or AWS D1.6

Experience utilizing various weld positions as defined by AWS standards, specifically 3G, 4G, and/or 6G

Experience supporting, facilitating, or performing non-destructive testing related to weldments

Mechanical Skills

Experience with mechanical design and assemblies

Ability to design simple parts and mechanisms

Ability to read and interpret fabrication and assembly drawings

Familiarity with Solidworks, AutoCAD and/or Mastercam

Measurement to tight tolerance, cutting, machining, and grinding skills

Preferred Qualifications

15 years or more of relevant industry experience

10 years or more of experience in mechanical fabrication and assembly with military, industrial, or aerospace experience with a strong focus on welding

Ability to perform and pass a 3G & 4G Weld Test using GTAW per AWS D1.1

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

College or trade school degree preferred or equivalent work experience

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $85,800.00-$115,000.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Creative Development

Job Posting Primary Business:

Show Systems (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Illusion Maker

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-13