Balloon Technician, Millenia - Full Time (TEMP)

Be part of an amazing story 

Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work. 

Job Overview 

The Seasonal Balloon Fabricator will work as a crewmember of the Studio Balloon team building and maintaining balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and other company events. 

What You Will Do 

• Work in balloon production, building giant character balloons 

• Acts as a crewmember for installations and inflations 

• Inflate, Repair, test, paint and maintain Balloons  

• Collaborate with Macy’s staff on methods of project planning and implementation 

• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by Balloon Studio Manager/Balloon Studio Lead 

• Travel may be required 

Skills You Will Need 

Painting, Sewing, and Patterning: Skilled scenic painter as well as knowledge and experience in sewing and patterning required  

Technical Skills: Ability to work as a carpenter, welder, sculptor, or painter on floats and other studio projects 

Reading Scale Drawings: Must be able to read scale drawings and basic inflation instructions 

Multitasking, Collaboration, and Communication: Ability to multitask and collaborate with multiple artists; strong communication skills, good people skills, and positive attitude 

Finishing Work: Must be able to do precise work by hand in varying scales 

Ballooning and Flight Dynamics: Knowledge in ballooning, flight dynamics and general aerodynamics a plus 

Who You Are 

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; interpret technical documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.   

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs. 

• Self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision. 

• This position requires constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands. Involves standing for prolonged periods of time. Physical lifting, pulling, pushing 25-50 lbs. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. May involve reaching above eye level. Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. 

• Able to work some nights, weekends and holidays, including Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day 

• Willingness to work overtime and meet deadlines 

• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality 

• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities. 

What We Can Offer You 

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.  

Some additional benefits we offer include:  

• Merchandise discounts  

About Us 

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives. 

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today! 

This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment. 

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