Maintenance Mechanic

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation•Allentown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dorney Park is hiring a full-time, year-round Maintenance Mechanic for its Ride Maintenance Team at $28 per hour. After training and with supervision, the mechanic will inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and help rehabilitate a variety of amusement rides and attractions. The role involves working safely at heights, including up to 300 feet above ground, and requires flexibility to work various shifts and days, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods, to meet business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Obtain State Ride Inspector certification within one year; training is provided.
Two to four years of mechanical experience.
Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles, including gear ratios, torque, common hand tools, and mechanical nomenclature.
Familiarity with bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting, and similar power transmission components.
Demonstrable knowledge of the fundamental principles of pneumatic systems or hydraulic systems.
Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to work safely and effectively on ladders, platforms, or other structures at heights up to 300 feet above ground.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Ability to work various shifts and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Industrial, automotive, or amusement-setting experience.
Knowledge of both pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and other required visual and auditory inspections of amusement rides and related equipment, taking corrective action when issues are identified.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance; inspect, repair, and test rides and related equipment.
Repair or replace major components on a variety of mechanical devices.
Help troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and take appropriate corrective actions under supervision.
Maintain orderly and accurate records of inspections and work performed.
Communicate the status of assigned rides verbally and in writing.
Read, understand, and apply manufacturer manuals for service, repair, and component replacement.
Maintain a clean and safe assigned work area, follow Six Flags guidelines and requirements, and report unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.