Automation Operator

The job

LIVE Live feed (private-sector employer) Source: The Muse public API · Data: listed 2026-11-02

Job description

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. 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. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.

As an Automation Operator, you will manage the operation of Entertainment Automation Systems at the Walt Disney Theater including the movement of stage scenic elements during our Broadway/West End Style Musical Theater Production Shows. You will also maintain all ship wide automation and rigging systems to ensure good repair and proper usage for outdoor deck parties, shows and events.

You will report to Senior Technician WDT

Level: Officer

Responsibilities :

• Manage the operation of Entertainment Automation Systems at the Walt Disney Theater including all stage scenic elements during shows
• Oversee the maintenance and safe operation of all rigging equipment used in outdoor shows and events
• Train in all outdoor rigging positions to safely operate during shows
• Be an important contributor to the WDT Theater Team with responsibilities for load in and load outs, Cast changeovers, new show installations, equipment tests, vendor support, movie premiers and company events

• Minimum five years show production experience in a similar role
• Experience operating computerized automation control equipment
• Experience or qualifications in a theatrical/ Entertainment-based rigging operation
• Proficiency with hydraulics, electronics, electric motors, motor drives and controls, manual and automated rigging devices
• Can work at heights and with heavy equipment

This is a SHIPBORAD role

Benefits offered year-round, on contract and off-contract, as long as return contract is signed, including Major Medical Coverage, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Retirement Savings Plan Option
You must:

• 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.

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How New Orleans compares. Among the 80 largest places in Louisiana, New Orleans is #1 by population, #5 for remote work (#1 = most), #7 for college degrees (#1 = most), #65 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Orleans Parish, is #9 of 64 counties for average pay ($67,626).

The place in numbers

New Orleans has 371,853 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 8.1% of the population of Louisiana. It covers 170 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,194 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8, about the same as the state median (38.8 against 38.0).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,251 a month (rent plus utilities), 18% above the state median ($1,251 against $1,064). Over a year that is 26.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $315,700, which is 5.6 times the median household income ($56,631); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 51.2% of households own their home, 24% below the state average (51.2% against 67.4%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area has 445,550 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $47,290 a year, 7% below the national median ($47,290 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (51,170 jobs, median $43,390); food preparation and serving related (50,540 jobs, median $26,000); transportation and material moving (42,140 jobs, median $40,080). The area is most specialised in legal (1.9 times) and protective service (1.3 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($105,850) and architecture and engineering ($101,450). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Orleans Parish was 4.2%. 60.2% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Orleans Parish; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 62.1% drive alone, 4.5% use public transit, 5.7% walk, 14.9% work from home. 10.1% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 33% below the state average (10.1% against 15.2%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

42.4% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57% above the state share (42.4% against 27.0%). 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States, 36% above the state share (6.6% against 4.9%). The poverty rate is 22.6%, 19% above the state rate (22.6% against 18.9%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 83°F (28.5°C), and the coolest is Jan at 54°F (12.0°C). About 1,532 mm (60 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Aug is the wettest month (190 mm) and Nov the driest (76 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

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Closest cities in this guide: Chalmette (8 miles, rent 11% lower); Meraux (9 miles, rent 16% lower); Terrytown (12 miles, rent 9% lower); Gretna (12 miles, rent 15% lower). Rent differences are against New Orleans; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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What is the Automation Operator job at Disney?

A mid level role in operations and management (supply chain and logistics) listed 6 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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New Orleans, LA.

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in New Orleans is $1,251 a month and median household income $56,631 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-11-02 (6 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse supply chain and logistics jobs in Louisiana.

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• Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-11-02). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
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