The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago
Entertainment Rigger/Stage Hand
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is dedicated to creating cherished memories and connections for guests. As an Entertainment Rigger and Stage Hand, you will be responsible for moving stage elements, performing harness checks, and maintaining rigging systems during theatrical productions and events on board the Disney Cruise Line.
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Responsibilities
Move and spot stage scenic elements during our Broadway/West End Style Musical Theater Productions and be responsible for performer harness checks and flying hook-ups during our musical theater productions and entertainment events shipwide
Partner with Automation Operator to maintain all shipwide automation and rigging systems to ensure good repair and proper usage for outdoor deck parties, shows, and events
Train in all outdoor rigging positions to safely operate during shows
Be an important contributor to the Walt Disney Theater Team with responsibilities for load in and load outs, Cast changeovers, new show installations, equipment tests, vendor support, movie premiers and company events
Qualification
Required
Minimum three years show production experience in a similar role
Experience or qualifications in a theatrical/Entertainment-based rigging operation
Knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, electric motors, motor drives and controls, manual and automated rigging devices
Experience with the operation of computerized automation control equipment
Can work at heights and with heavy equipment
Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations
Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
Complete a pre-employment medical
Obtain a criminal background check
Bring approved work shoes
Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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