Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Overview

Dorney Park is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Ride Mechanic / welder to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on our world-class rides and attractions. This hands-on role is perfect for mechanically-minded professionals who want to be part of a team that ensures our guests experience safe, reliable, and unforgettable fun every day.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and other scheduled inspections of rides and attractions.
• Use visual and auditory techniques to assess equipment condition and address issues through corrective maintenance.
• Execute preventative and unscheduled maintenance, including repairs and replacements of components like hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, gears, chains, sprockets, brakes, clutches, wheels, bearings, springs, gearboxes, hoses, and other mechanical parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Communicate ride status and issues clearly to supervisors and team members.
• Operate equipment such as lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and welding tools (MIG, TIG, Arc) as needed.
• Interpret and apply information from blueprints and manufacturer manuals.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes, standards, and Kings Island operational policies.
• Weld items as specified by layout, blue prints, weld procedures, diagrams, work orders, and oral directions.
• Weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Clean and degrease weld joints or work pieces using brush, grinder, or chemicals.
• Prepare broken parts by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
• Capable of positioning work piece using clamps or jigs.
• Able to follow all company policies, rules, and regulations.
• Perform Ride Mechanic duties when welding is not available.
• Other duties as described by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• 2 to 4 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in amusement, manufacturing, or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical principles (gear ratios, torque, tool use, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of power transmission components (bearings, bushings, couplers, etc.).
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and service manuals.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
• Capable of working at heights up to 300 feet, in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Able to pass company required performance tests including 6G weld test in 2" and 8" steel pipe within 60 days of employment.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health Insurance
• 401k

Additional Information

• Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.