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Full-time
high school, associate degree, bachelor degree
Posted 7d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Maintain, repair, and install animated figures, props, and sets within rides and shows. Assist maintenance teams with mechanical access and ensure all assets meet quality standards through regular inspections and documentation.
Requirements
Requires at least 3 years of experience in set or prop fabrication and maintenance. A high school diploma or GED is mandatory, with an associate or bachelor degree in a relevant field preferred.
Full job description
JOB SUMMARY:
Maintain the original aesthetics and function of the animated figures, props, and sets within the Rides and Shows. The responsibilities will include cleaning, repairing, installing, and finishing/painting skins, shells, costumes, props, and set pieces as well as access into these assets for Ride and Show Mechanics. Knowledge of all techniques, materials, and tools involved in silicone skin repair, fiberglass repair and finishing, scenic painting, faux finishing, airbrushing, automotive painting, carpentry, sculpting, mold making, casting, fabrication, sewing, costuming, patterning, wig care, mechanical work, and problem solving will be utilized.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain, troubleshoot, and install flexible and non-flexible skins, coverings (including costumes, wigs, fur, and feathers), and support structures for animated figures. This includes planning/preparing for work, cleaning, repairing, painting of silicone and fiberglass skins and shells, cleaning of work area, and documenting work. Mends or replaces costumes and other figure coverings. Painting processes to include properly assessing, mixing, and applying airbrush and/or faux paint techniques, automotive paint applications, as well as wet/dry brush and sponge painting
Maintain sets within Rides and Shows to include planning/preparing for work, cleaning, sculpting, construction, painting, cleaning of work area, and documenting work. Maintenance of show sets to include mending or replacing backdrops, curtains, scrims, and other set related soft materials. Painting techniques to include brushing, rolling, blending, spraying, and faux finishing techniques of show sets.
Maintain, fabricate, and install show props to include planning/preparing for work, cleaning, molding, casting, construction, finishing/painting, cleaning of work area, and documenting work.
Assist Ride and Show Maintenance with access into figures, props, and sets for their inspections and repairs to include mechanical disassembly and assembly of parts related to animated figures.
Maintain, fabricate, and install/embed fasteners and attachments for animated figures, sets, and props. This can include buckles, straps, zippers, snaps, stand-offs, tabs, and various inserts.
Inspect figures, sets, props, shop facilities, equipment, and tools for any wear/damage and document findings. Assist in show quality walk-throughs, assessing animated figures, show sets and props for necessary repairs and improvements.
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
High school degree or GED is required
Associate’s degree is preferred - Visual Arts, Scenery Production, Technical Theater, Costuming or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree is preferred - Visual Arts, Scenery Production, Technical Theater, Costuming or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
3+ years set/prop fabrication and maintenance with the finishing aspect of animated figures is required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Florida Driver’s License/ required to operate company vehicles
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
For years, we’ve been creating a legacy of unforgettable experiences for our Guests. Our Guests are immersed into the sights and sounds of some of the greatest movies and most legendary stories, and our Team Members are the ones who help make those incredible experiences come alive. Our Team Members realize that delivering world-class service is more than just an expectation… It’s The Universal Way. It’s who we are. It’s what we do. And it’s the reason we strive to be recognized as the number one entertainment destination in the world.
As a part of the COMCAST NBCUniversal family, we are as committed as ever to continuing to build spectacular experiences based on the most compelling and dynamic movies, books and TV franchises in the universe. We are poised for growth and success and are focused on the future. Our Team Members not only deliver experiences of a lifetime, they create them!
At Universal Orlando Resort™, we create a balanced and rewarding work environment while encouraging individual growth and development. As a Team Member, we’ll partner with you to help identify your personal goals and provide career guidance. Best of all, it’s our philosophy to always try and promote from within first. Now, what could be more promising than that!
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