Ride Carpenter Mechanic

Full-time position with the ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

About the role

The Ride Maintenance Mechanic performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions. Areas of responsibility include maintenance of gearboxes, chains, sprockets, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings. Climbing and working safely at height is an essential part of this job.

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. Inspections are visual as well as auditory.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspects, repairs, and tests amusement rides and related equipment. This may include repair or replacement of major components such as hydraulic cylinders, gears, chains, sprockets, pneumatic cylinders, hoses, brakes, clutches, wheels, bearings, gearboxes, springs, or a wide variety of other mechanical devices.
• Troubleshoots a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• Properly follows all repair procedures and maintains accurate documentation of all repairs. Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed, and submits required paperwork to supervision in a timely manner.
• Maintains all assigned equipment in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices. Works safely and efficiently on all assigned tasks, coordinates with others as necessary to achieve desired results.
• Reads, understands, and applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair, and/or component replacement. Accurately reads blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic).
• Provides guest service according to Six Flags' standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2 to 4 years of verifiable experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in an industrial or amusement setting.
• Coaster carpentry experience.
• 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.
• Valid State Driver's License required.

Pay

The hourly range for this full-time role is $27.00 an hour. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus up to 5%.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation, 6 sick days, and 8 paid holidays.
• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best.
• 401K match.
• FREE entry to ALL Six Flags parks.

Perks

• Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration.
• Complimentary tickets for friends and family.
• Discounts on food and park merchandise.
• Full-time employee events and gatherings.