Illusion Maker Senior

42 Minutes ago • 10-15 Years • Manufacturing • $85,800 PA - $115,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Illusion Maker Senior at WDI's Show Systems studio will directly fabricate and manufacture complex mechanical assemblies, focusing on GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW welding processes. Responsibilities include participating in project goals (mock-ups, integration, troubleshooting), supporting the development of an internal weld program, collaborating with QC and Engineering, providing input on company standards, introducing process enhancements, overseeing outside vendors, contributing to project estimating/scheduling, and providing technical oversight. This role requires extensive welding expertise, mechanical design skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
Must have:
  • 10+ years relevant experience
  • Proficient in GTAW welding
  • AWS standards knowledge (D1.1/D1.6)
  • Mechanical design & assembly
  • Fabrication drawing interpretation
  • Collaborative work experience
Good to have:
  • 15+ years experience
  • Military/aerospace experience
  • 3G & 4G GTAW weld test
  • Solidworks, AutoCAD, Mastercam
  • CNC programming (G-code)
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Disney extras

Job Details

Job Summary:

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 .

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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.

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