Ride Mechanic II - Industrial Maintenance

Carowinds; Gastonia (NC); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 8/

Several medical coverage options tofit

401K match

Maintenance-specific scholarships

FREE entry to ALL our parks and water 

Yearly maintenance appreciation week

Complimentary tickets for friends and 

Discounts on food and park merchandise

Full-time and part-time employee 

Descripción de la vacante

Carowinds in Gastonia, NC seeks a Ride Mechanic II - Industrial Maintenance to inspect, troubleshoot, repair and rehabilitate amusement rides. The role requires climbing and working at height, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays to fit business needs.

Responsibilities include documenting repairs, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety and compliance with codes. Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in mechanical maintenance, including ride experience, and a high school diploma.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of control processors and networks used in real-time industrial applications.
• Proficient at reading one-line diagrams and technical documents.
• Experience maintaining amusement rides and related equipment.
• Good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills; effective communication.

Responsabilidades

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections of rides and related equipment; takes corrective actions.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems; implements fixes.
• Maintains repair documentation and records of inspections; submits paperwork to supervision.
• Reads and applies manufacturer manuals and blueprints; documents replacements as required.

Conocimientos

Control processors & networks

Read diagrams / one-line diagrams

Mechanical maintenance experience

Communication / problem-solving

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Ride Mechanic II - Industrial Maintenance

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

Performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions, depending on level of employee. Areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to) 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.

• 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays)
• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
• 401K match
• Maintenance-specific scholarships available
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!
• Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration
• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings

Overview:

Job Status/Type: Full time

Position Level: Level II

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

Performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions, depending on level of employee. Areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to) 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.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays)
• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
• 401K match
• Maintenance-specific scholarships available
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks:

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

Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Trouble shoots 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.
• Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.
• Maintains all assigned equipment in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices.
• Reads, understands, and applies information from manufacturer’s manuals for service, repair and or component replacement. Accurately reads blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic). Completes proper documentation as required.
• Interacts with and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other Park managers and staff, co‑workers, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors, etc.
• Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Meets Six Flag’s attendance requirements as outlined in Six Flag’s attendance policies.
• Adheres to Six Flag’s code of conduct including costuming and grooming standards as outlined in employees’ Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications. Strong proficiency in developing and reading one-line diagrams, and technical documents. Proficient at maintaining various rides and attractions. Good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

License or Certification: Must meet location-specific requirements to work on specific rides and attractions. State or provincial certifications and/or licensing within if applicable in state. Valid driver’s license. Welding certification preferred.

Experience: Typically requires 4-6 years mechanical maintenance experience, including at least 2 years working on rides.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.