Welder

Entertainment Places; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Voluntary Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent and Health Care

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's Busch Gardens Williamsburg is seeking a full-time welder to perform arc and gas welding, metal cutting, and park-wide repairs including work on roller coasters.

You must have at least five years of welding experience (torches, flame, inert gas, and electric arc with 4G/6G certs), a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work at heights and in all weather. Competitive benefits and schedule flexibility available.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of torch, flame and inert gas welding experience with 4G/6G certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school/military welding experience preferred.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain company license.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and weld symbols.
• Comfortable at heights and in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform arc and gas welding, metal cutting, and park repairs including roller coasters.
• Comply with hot permit policy.
• Assist with layout and repair of metal equipment for park operations.
• Maintain welding safety at all times.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Physically fit

Climb ladders

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school welding or military welding experience

Tools

Arc welding

Gas welding

Flame welding

Welding symbols

Job description

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Full-Time, Welder -Busch Gardens Williamsburg

What you get to do:

• Perform arc and gas welding, metal cutting, and metal repair throughout the park including repair on rollercoasters.
• Comply with hot permit policy
• Assist with the layout and repair of metal equipment necessary for park operation
• Responsible for welding safety at all times
• Dependable performance in terms of attendance, performance, and acceptance of assignments.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required

What it takes to succeed:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Comfortable working in a man lift
• Trade school or equivalent military welding experience
• Minimum five years of experience working with torches, flame welding, inert gas welding, electric arc welding "4G" 3/8 plate and "6G" pipe certification required
• Have a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain a company driver's license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Be comfortable working at heights up to 385ft
• Able to lift 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Able to climb and work off of ladders
• Able to train on and properly use protective gear
• Comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
• Comfortable handling chemicals with training (grease, oil, etc.)
• Comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
• Able to work in all weather conditions and temperature extremes
• Able to work indoors/outdoors with or without A/C for entire shift
• Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts

What else is important:

• Comfortable working in a man lift
• General knowledge of gases and their safe application.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and weld symbols
• Assist and help other areas of production as needed.

Compensation: 23.00 USD

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We're also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We're always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.