Illusion Maker Senior
The Walt Disney CompanyAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Illusion Maker SeniorReq ID:
10113110Job 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 equival
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