Maintenance Mechanic, Full-Time

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation•Allentown, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Dorney Park is seeking mechanically inclined individuals to join their Ride Maintenance Team as a Full-Time Ride Mechanic. The role involves training and certification to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of various amusement rides and attractions. The position requires working safely at various heights, up to 300 feet above ground, offering amazing views of the park.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
State Ride Inspector Certified within one year. Training provided.
2 to 4 years of mechanical experience.
Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, proper use of common hand tools, common mechanical nomenclature, etc.
Familiarity with common types of bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting and similar power transmission components.
Demonstrable knowledge of the fundamental principles of either pneumatic systems or hydraulic systems; preferably both.
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to work safely and effectively while elevated on ladders, platforms, or other structures at heights up to 300 feet above ground.
Must have a valid PA driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Industrial, auto or amusement setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspects, repairs and tests amusement rides and related equipment. This may include repairing or replacement of major components on a wide variety of mechanical devices.
Help Trouble shoots a variety of mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic systems and takes appropriate corrective actions with supervision.
Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed.
Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.
Reads, understands and applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair and or component replacement.
Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.