Maintenance Ride Mechanic

Cedar Point; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary tickets for friends and/

Discounts on food and park merchandise

Full-time and part-time employee

Job summary

Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH seeks an entry-mid level Maintenance Technician for amusement rides and devices. You'll perform inspections, maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting, and repairs with a team focused on safety and reliability.

Role requires willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays; union affiliation is required. Must provide own hand tools and be able to read manuals and blueprints; interest in heavy mechanical/electrical work is essential. Park experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Must join Laborers Union.
• Good record and writing skills.
• Able to work at heights, including from catwalks, aerial lifts, crane baskets, scaffolding, and structure climb.
• Ability to demonstrate experience in electronic, electrical, and mechanical work.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with hand tools.
• Ability to follow manufacturer's manuals and blue prints.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all mechanical maintenance in regards to amusement rides and devices.
• Operate machine shop equipment.
• Notify maintenance of equipment problems, building repairs, etc. necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Read and understand checklists, instruction manuals, etc.
• Maintain inventory of equipment.
• Assist in the inspection, routine maintenance, lubrication, and repairs of rides as instructed including replacement of bearings, wheels, miscellaneous parts, and oil changes.
• Maintain daily log sheets of inspections and repairs performed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Written communication

Read blueprints

Electrical experience

Experience with electronic/electrical/

Height work

Drug test clearance

Background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round, union.

Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

In this role, you will perform inspections, maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting, and repair of all rides and devices.

Overview

Salary Details: $30.00/hour

Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round, union.

Position Level: Entry-Mid level

Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

In this role, you will perform inspections, maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting, and repair of all rides and devices.

Responsibilities

Perks:

• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all mechanical maintenance in regards to amusement rides and devices.
• Operate machine shop equipment
• Notify maintenance of equipment problems, building repairs, etc. necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Read and understand checklists, instruction manuals, etc.
• Maintain inventory of equipment.
• Assist in the inspection, routine maintenance, lubrication, and repairs of rides as instructed including replacement of bearings, wheels, miscellaneous parts, and oil changes.
• Maintain daily log sheets of inspections and repairs performed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Must join Laborers Union.
• Good record and writing skills.
• Able to work at heights, including from catwalks, aerial lifts, crane baskets, scaffolding, and structure climb.
• Ability to demonstrate experience in electronic, electrical, and mechanical work.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with hand tools.
• Ability to follow manufacturer's manuals and blue prints.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.