Ride Mechanic - Full-time

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 25,571 - 36,420; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in Agawam, Massachusetts, is seeking a Full-time Ride Mechanic. The role involves performing daily inspections of rides and attractions to ensure their safe operation, performing repair work, and maintaining various theme park equipment.

Ideal candidates have mechanic experience, a strong work ethic, and a focus on safety. This position requires the ability to work at heights, lift heavy objects, and handle various physical tasks while maintaining a friendly demeanor.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license.
• Able to work at heights over 200 feet.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. without difficulty.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of rides and attractions.
• Communicate downtime to Maintenance and Operations Management.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot rides and attractions.
• Track inspections and repairs using Maximo.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Attention to detail

Focus on safety

Teamwork

Ability to address guest concerns

Job description

Overview

With a culture built on safety, service, fun and friendliness, integrity, innovation, and results orientation, our mission at Six Flags New England is to create fun and thrills for all ages. As a Full‑time Ride Mechanic at The Thrill Capital of New England you'll perform daily inspections of assigned rides and attractions, perform rehab work on theme park rides and attractions, and maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot various theme park rides and attractions.

Position is hourly, starting at $22.50/hour.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of assigned rides and attractions to ensure safe operation of all units.
• Communicate with Maintenance and Operations Management about ride and attraction downtime.
• Perform rehab work on theme park rides and attractions.
• Maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot various theme park rides and attractions.
• Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Remove and/or replace worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on various equipment including rides and attractions.
• Track inspections and repairs in Maximo; keep accurate logs and records of routine and preventative maintenance work performed.
• Comply with ride manufacturer guidelines and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanic.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Focus on safety.
• Sense of fun.
• Friendly, outgoing personality and ability to address guest concerns.
• Willingness to work in a high performance team environment.
• 18 years old or older with a valid driver's license.
• Able to work at heights over 200 feet.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. without difficulty.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including lifting, bending, standing for long periods of time, climbing, etc.
• Able to successfully complete pre-employment background screening.