Ride Mechanic - Full-time

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

Job summary

Six Flags New England in Massachusetts is seeking a Full-time Ride Mechanic to perform daily inspections, rehab work, and maintenance on theme park rides and attractions. The role requires a safety-first mindset and the ability to work in a high-energy team while ensuring guest safety.

The position is hourly with a starting rate of $22.50 per hour and involves climbing, lifting, and working at heights. On-site work with a focus on safety and service quality in a demanding amusement park

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanic.
• Strong focus on safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of assigned rides and attractions to ensure safe operation.
• Communicate with Maintenance and Operations Management on ride downtime.
• Perform rehab work on theme park rides and attractions.
• Maintain, erect, repair, and troubleshoot rides and attractions.
• Visually inspect equipment to locate malfunctions.
• Replace worn or defective parts using hand/power tools.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Track inspections and repairs in Maximo and keep logs.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Safety focus

Team player

Valid driver's license

Job description

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.

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