Maintenance Mechanic, Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and other required inspections of amusement rides and related equipment as assigned; taking corrective actions as issues are identified.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspects, repairs and tests amusement rides and related equipment. This may include repairing or replacement of major components on a wide variety of mechanical devices.
• Helps trouble shoot a variety of mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic systems and takes appropriate corrective actions with supervision.
• Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed.
• Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.
• Reads, understands and applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair and or component replacement.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• State Ride Inspector Certified within one year. Training provided.
• 2 to 4 years of mechanical experience. Industrial, auto or amusement setting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, proper use of common hand tools, common mechanical nomenclature, etc.
• Familiarity with common types of bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting and similar power transmission components.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the fundamental principles of either pneumatic systems or hydraulic systems; preferably both.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively while elevated on ladders, platforms, or other structures at heights up to 300 feet above ground.
• Must have a valid PA driver’s license.