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Title: Principal Ride Technician
Compensation: $52-57/hour
Type: 3-Month Contract
Industry: Entertainment
Position Overview:
This role sits within a highly innovative design and engineering organization responsible for creating immersive attractions, complex mechanical systems, and experiential environments for global audiences. The team blends creativity, engineering, fabrication, and technology to deliver first-of-their-kind experiences.
Innovation is at the core of everything we do. Projects often involve unique challenges that require creative problem-solving, rapid prototyping, and close collaboration across technical and creative disciplines. The work is dynamic, hands-on, and constantly evolving.
The Principal Ride Technician plays a critical role within the Ride Development Engineering team, supporting the fabrication and testing of ride vehicle mockups, seat prototypes, and restraint systems—from early concept through final production approval.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with engineering and creative teams to support fabrication, prototyping, testing, and assembly activities
- Construct wood vehicle mockups, seat bucks, and mechanical prototypes
- Support mechanical mockups and testing through all phases up to first article production approval
- Operate and support advanced testing systems, including 6-axis motion bases, robotic systems (e.g., KUKA), and cycle testing fixtures
- Work with linear actuators, pneumatics, and mechanical assemblies
- Interpret conceptual designs, CAD models, and sketches to determine fabrication approaches
- Perform a wide range of shop duties, from basic fabrication to advanced machining and assembly
- Interact with stakeholders across all levels, including technical staff and leadership
- Supervise and guide shop personnel as needed
- Minimum 5 years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or prototype development
- Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, tooling, and equipment selection
- Experience programming CNC routers
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks (including creation of shop drawings)
- Advanced mechanical and electrical knowledge
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and translate concepts into physical builds
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and evolving designs
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to lead or supervise team members
- Experience in themed entertainment, attractions, or complex mechanical systems
- Strong proficiency reading and modifying SolidWorks and AutoCAD drawings
- Familiarity with KUKA robotics and 6-DOF motion platforms
- Advanced woodworking skills (table saw, panel saw, routers, etc.)
- Experience with conventional machining (vertical mill, lathe)
- Hands-on experience with fabrication equipment (press brake, shear, roll, metal saws)
- Welding experience (GMAW and GTAW), including machine setup and parameter tuning
- Strong mechanical assembly background
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Forklift, scissor lift, and rigging experience is a plus
- Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional team environments
Estimated Min Rate: $39.90
Estimated Max Rate: $57.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
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