Automation Operator

The job

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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 Tampa compares. Among the 120 largest places in Florida, Tampa is #3 by population, #20 for remote work (#1 = most), #100 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #24 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Hillsborough County, is #3 of 67 counties for average pay ($75,256).

The place in numbers

Tampa has 401,618 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 1.8% of the population of Florida. It covers 114 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,508 people per square mile. The median age is 35.9, 16% younger than the state median (35.9 against 42.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,701 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,701 against $1,669). Over a year that is 27.0% 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 $420,400, which is 5.6 times the median household income ($75,475); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 50.3% of households own their home, 26% below the state average (50.3% against 67.6%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan area has 1,447,120 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $48,940 a year, 4% below the national median ($48,940 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (185,560 jobs, median $45,800); sales and related (147,430 jobs, median $37,540); food preparation and serving related (138,090 jobs, median $34,840). The area is most specialised in legal (1.4 times) and business and financial operations (1.2 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($117,690) and computer and mathematical ($101,730). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Hillsborough County was 4.3%. 66.1% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Hillsborough County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 63.4% drive alone, 1.3% use public transit, 2.2% walk, 22.0% work from home. 12.5% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 31% below the state average (12.5% against 18.1%). 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

45.7% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% above the state share (45.7% against 34.1%). 19.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 11% below the state share (19.4% against 21.9%). The poverty rate is 15.4%, 23% above the state rate (15.4% against 12.6%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 82°F (27.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 59°F (15.2°C). About 1,440 mm (57 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Aug is the wettest month (252 mm) and Nov the driest (49 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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FAQ

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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Tampa, FL.

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How much does it pay?

The listing does not publish pay, and we could not match the title to one official occupation.

What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Tampa is $1,701 a month and median household income $75,475 (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?

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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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