Illusion Maker Senior

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.