Ride Mechanic - Full-time

Six Flags; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags New England is seeking a Full-time Ride Mechanic to inspect, maintain, repair and troubleshoot rides and attractions at The Thrill Capital of New England. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and guest experience, with duties covering daily checks, rehab work, and preventative maintenance.

The position is hourly, starting at $22.50/hour, with responsibilities spanning high-visibility maintenance and critical safety checks in a dynamic theme park environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanic.
• Focus on safety and personal accountability.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of rides and attractions for safe operation.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Operations for downtime.
• Perform rehab work on rides and attractions as needed.
• Maintain, erect, repair and troubleshoot rides and attractions.
• Visually inspect equipment to locate malfunctions and noises.
• Replace worn or defective parts using hand and power tools.
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Safety focus

Guest service

Team player

Tools

Maximo

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:

• Performing daily inspections of assigned rides and attractions to ensure the safe operation of all units
• Communicating with Maintenance and Operations Management on ride and attraction downtime
• Performing rehab work on theme park rides and attractions
• Maintaining, erecting, repairing, and troubleshooting various theme park rides and attractions
• Visually inspecting and listening to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
• Removing and/or replacing worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools
• Performing routine preventative maintenance on various equipment including rides and attractions
• Tracking inspections and repairs in Maximo; Keeping accurate logs and records of routine and preventative maintenance work performed
• Complying 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

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.