Entertainment Rigger/Stage Hand

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. As Entertainment Rigger and Stage Hand you will 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 theater productions and entertainment events ship wide. You will 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.

You will report to the Senior Technician Walt Disney Theater

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

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

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.