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Attractions Cast Member jobs are open across theme parks, amusement parks, resort entertainment, and live event venues, at every level from seasonal entry-level to full-time lead, with specializations in ride operations, guest experience, and live performance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.
While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
The Mechanical Engineer – Rides & Attractions is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the park's rides, attractions, and associated mechanical systems.This position provides engineering expertise in the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and continuous improvement of amusement rides and attraction equipment.
Working collaboratively with Maintenance, Operations, Safety, and industry manufacturers, this role ensures that rides and attractions meet applicable regulatory requirements, manufacturer specifications, and established safety standards while maximizing equipment reliability, operational readiness, and the guest experience.
The successful candidate combines strong mechanical engineering knowledge with practical problem-solving skills and a passion for creating safe, memorable experiences for guests.
***Please Note***
This role may be based on location at any Herschend property or at a Herschend Property Support Center office.
We are currently looking for a:
Roles & Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ride Engineering & Technical Support :
- Provide mechanical engineering support for amusement rides and devices enterprise wide.
- Evaluate ride mechanical systems, including drive systems, braking systems, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, structural components, and other mechanical assemblies.
- Review ride performance, identify potential mechanical concerns, and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Assist with the evaluation, design, and implementation of ride modifications, upgrades, and equipment replacements.
- Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, equipment manuals, and vendor documentation.
- Support capital improvement projects, new ride installations, and attraction renovations. Coordinate with ride manufacturers, contractors, and engineering consultants on technical issues and project requirements.
Maintenance, Reliability & Troubleshooting:
- Partner with Ride Maintenance teams to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and equipment failures.
- Develop and support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve ride reliability and equipment longevity.
- Analyze recurring equipment issues and identify opportunities to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
- Assist in establishing maintenance standards, inspection procedures, and equipment performance expectations. Evaluate replacement parts, materials, and equipment specifications to ensure reliability and compatibility.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
- Promote a culture where safety is the highest priority for hosts, guests, and contractors.
- Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and amusement ride safety standards.
- Maintain awareness of standard applicable to the amusement ride industry, such as ASTM and AWS, as well requirements set by manufacturers.
- Assist with investigations of mechanical failures, equipment abnormalities, and ride-related incidents. Ensure engineering recommendations and modifications receive appropriate technical review, approvals, and documentation before implementation.
Project Management & Continuous Improvement :
- Support the planning and execution of ride maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, and capital investments.
- Assist with developing project scopes, technical specifications, cost estimates, and implementation schedules.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment lifecycle management and long-term asset performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize operational disruption during maintenance and project activities.
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Build effective working relationships with Ride Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Property Leadership.
- Communicate technical information in a clear and practical manner to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Provide engineering guidance and technical recommendations to maintenance and operational leaders. Support the development of technical capabilities and engineering knowledge across maintenance teams enterprise wide.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required.
- Professional Engineering license held in field of expertise
- 10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience within the amusement ride industry.
- Additional qualifications such AIMS certification and Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) are a bonus.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment design, troubleshooting, and reliability principles.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and equipment manuals.
- Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs, equipment inspections, and capital improvement projects preferred. Familiarity with applicable amusement ride codes, standards, and regulatory requirements preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and applications.
- Ability to diagnose complex mechanical issues and develop practical solutions.
- Knowledge of mechanical drive systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, braking systems, and structural components.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
Physical & Environmental Requirements :
- Ability to access ride structures, maintenance areas, mechanical rooms, and other restricted workspaces as required.
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and ride structures when necessary and authorized.
- Ability to work around moving machinery, elevated structures, and operational attractions while following established safety procedures. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and during scheduled maintenance periods, as business needs require.
Success Measures:
Success in this position will be demonstrated through:
- Improved ride reliability and reduced unplanned equipment downtime.
- Consistent adherence to ride safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Effective identification and resolution of mechanical issues.
- Successful completion of engineering projects and equipment improvements. Improved preventive maintenance effectiveness and asset longevity.
Team member benefits:
Working at Herschend Family Entertainment is all about creating memories worth repeating ! We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.
Herschend Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Management Bonus Plan
- Comprehensive health and wellness package
- 401k Savings and Investment plan
- Free admission to Kennywood, Sandcastle. and Idlewild Generous Paid Time Off
When you join Herschend, you do more than simply advance your career. You become part of the Herschend family, a group of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and deliver results.
Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!
Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.
While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
The Mechanical Engineer – Rides & Attractions is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the park's rides, attractions, and associated mechanical systems.This position provides engineering expertise in the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and continuous improvement of amusement rides and attraction equipment.
Working collaboratively with Maintenance, Operations, Safety, and industry manufacturers, this role ensures that rides and attractions meet applicable regulatory requirements, manufacturer specifications, and established safety standards while maximizing equipment reliability, operational readiness, and the guest experience.
The successful candidate combines strong mechanical engineering knowledge with practical problem-solving skills and a passion for creating safe, memorable experiences for guests.
***Please Note***
This role may be based on location at any Herschend property or at a Herschend Property Support Center office.
We are currently looking for a:
Roles & Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ride Engineering & Technical Support :
- Provide mechanical engineering support for amusement rides and devices enterprise wide.
- Evaluate ride mechanical systems, including drive systems, braking systems, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, structural components, and other mechanical assemblies.
- Review ride performance, identify potential mechanical concerns, and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Assist with the evaluation, design, and implementation of ride modifications, upgrades, and equipment replacements.
- Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, equipment manuals, and vendor documentation.
- Support capital improvement projects, new ride installations, and attraction renovations. Coordinate with ride manufacturers, contractors, and engineering consultants on technical issues and project requirements.
Maintenance, Reliability & Troubleshooting:
- Partner with Ride Maintenance teams to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and equipment failures.
- Develop and support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve ride reliability and equipment longevity.
- Analyze recurring equipment issues and identify opportunities to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
- Assist in establishing maintenance standards, inspection procedures, and equipment performance expectations. Evaluate replacement parts, materials, and equipment specifications to ensure reliability and compatibility.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
- Promote a culture where safety is the highest priority for hosts, guests, and contractors.
- Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and amusement ride safety standards.
- Maintain awareness of standard applicable to the amusement ride industry, such as ASTM and AWS, as well requirements set by manufacturers.
- Assist with investigations of mechanical failures, equipment abnormalities, and ride-related incidents. Ensure engineering recommendations and modifications receive appropriate technical review, approvals, and documentation before implementation.
Project Management & Continuous Improvement :
- Support the planning and execution of ride maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, and capital investments.
- Assist with developing project scopes, technical specifications, cost estimates, and implementation schedules.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment lifecycle management and long-term asset performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize operational disruption during maintenance and project activities.
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Build effective working relationships with Ride Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Property Leadership.
- Communicate technical information in a clear and practical manner to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Provide engineering guidance and technical recommendations to maintenance and operational leaders. Support the development of technical capabilities and engineering knowledge across maintenance teams enterprise wide.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required.
- Professional Engineering license held in field of expertise
- 10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience within the amusement ride industry.
- Additional qualifications such AIMS certification and Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) are a bonus.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment design, troubleshooting, and reliability principles.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and equipment manuals.
- Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs, equipment inspections, and capital improvement projects preferred. Familiarity with applicable amusement ride codes, standards, and regulatory requirements preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and applications.
- Ability to diagnose complex mechanical issues and develop practical solutions.
- Knowledge of mechanical drive systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, braking systems, and structural components.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
Physical & Environmental Requirements :
- Ability to access ride structures, maintenance areas, mechanical rooms, and other restricted workspaces as required.
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and ride structures when necessary and authorized.
- Ability to work around moving machinery, elevated structures, and operational attractions while following established safety procedures. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and during scheduled maintenance periods, as business needs require.
Success Measures:
Success in this position will be demonstrated through:
- Improved ride reliability and reduced unplanned equipment downtime.
- Consistent adherence to ride safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Effective identification and resolution of mechanical issues.
- Successful completion of engineering projects and equipment improvements. Improved preventive maintenance effectiveness and asset longevity.
Team member benefits:
Working at Herschend Family Entertainment is all about creating memories worth repeating ! We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.
Herschend Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Management Bonus Plan
- Comprehensive health and wellness package
- 401k Savings and Investment plan
- Free admission to Kennywood, Sandcastle. and Idlewild Generous Paid Time Off
When you join Herschend, you do more than simply advance your career. You become part of the Herschend family, a group of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and deliver results.
Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in attractions cast member jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum age requirement of 16 or 18
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain on your feet for extended shifts in all weather
- Strong verbal communication and guest interaction skills in high-volume environments
- Familiarity with basic safety protocols, emergency procedures, and ride operation guidelines
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts including peak seasonal periods
- Previous customer service, hospitality, or live entertainment experience in a team setting
Tips for Your Attractions Cast Member Job Search
Tailor your resume for guest-facing roles
Highlight specific crowd-management experience, peak-season volume, and guest satisfaction outcomes rather than generic customer service language. Recruiters scan for evidence you've handled high-traffic environments calmly and kept safety protocols intact under pressure.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists attractions cast member openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
List every relevant certification upfront
First aid, CPR, crowd control, or forklift certifications belong in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills list. Many hiring managers screen for these before reading anything else on an attractions cast member application.
Target seasonal openings before peak windows
Theme parks and resorts post the bulk of their cast member roles two to three months ahead of summer and holiday rushes. Applying during that pre-season window gets your application reviewed before competition spikes and before training cohorts fill up.
Prepare scenario answers for safety-focused questions
Attractions cast member interviews almost always include behavioral questions about handling guest conflicts, equipment malfunctions, or medical situations on the floor. Rehearse two or three specific stories from past roles that show calm, protocol-driven decision-making under pressure.
Follow up after a group audition or interview
Many attractions employers run group-format interviews or auditions with dozens of candidates. A brief, specific follow-up note within 24 hours that references a detail from the session helps you stand out when the hiring team reviews a large applicant pool.
Attractions Cast Member Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most attractions cast members?
The companies hiring the most attractions cast members right now include Great Wolf Lodge, Aramark, and Urban Air Adventure Park, with the largest share of openings in Georgia, Minnesota, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at these employers tend to cluster around major resort destinations and regional amusement parks.
How many attractions cast member jobs are remote?
About 0% of attractions cast member openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, guest-facing nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include back-office entertainment scheduling, virtual guest services coordination, and attractions content production support.
How do you become an attractions cast member?
Start by gaining guest-facing experience in customer service, hospitality, or live events, then earn any required safety or first aid certifications your target employers list. Apply to seasonal or part-time openings to build on-site experience, complete any employer-required training or ride operations certification, and demonstrate reliable attendance and guest satisfaction skills to move into full-time or lead positions.
Can you get hired as an attractions cast member with little or no experience?
Yes, many theme parks and resort venues hire entry-level attractions cast members with no prior industry experience, provided you meet the minimum age requirement and can demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Highlighting volunteer work, school activities, or any customer-facing job in your application, and showing availability for high-demand shifts, makes you a competitive candidate even without direct attractions experience.
What does the attractions cast member interview process look like?
Most employers use a two-stage process: an initial phone or video screen to confirm availability, physical requirements, and basic guest service aptitude, followed by an in-person or group interview that often includes scenario-based questions about safety situations and guest conflicts. Some larger theme park operators run audition-style group sessions where candidates are observed interacting with one another before individual interviews take place.
Where can I find and apply to attractions cast member jobs?
You can find and apply to attractions cast member jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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