Character Craftworker, Walt Disney World

Job Summary:

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. “We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The Character Craftworker will be responsible for helping bring our characters to life. The Character Craftworker will have an artistic paint background, a good eye for colors, and an aptitude for working with their hands. The Character Craftworker is passionate about the Disney brand and enjoys working on a team. Candidates must have a basic understanding of liquid measurements and mixing, and have excellent hand eye coordination. Candidates must be able to wear cartridge respirator and air-supplied hoods. Must wear safety eye protection, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes at all times in the shop. Candidates must be able to follow work plans and work to an allocated schedule.

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $23.00 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit:

Responsibilities:

• Create and repair character heads and accessories
• Working with multiple mediums
• Safely operate small scale machines such as rotomold and vacuum form machines as well as utilize a variety of hand tools
• Painting with a variety of techniques such as spray painting, airbrushing, and line work

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of spraying and mixing of water based, urethane and acrythane paints
• Proven work experience with line painting, airbrushing, spray guns, priming, and clear coats
• Experience with assembly and precision trimming of urethane and fiberglass
• Familiar and competent with tools such as dremels, sanders, rivet guns, drills, and other tools as needed
• Previous experience with a variety of fabrics and processes such as gluing, following patterns, and cutting
• Enthusiastic about team work and collaboration
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Additional Information:

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY:
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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