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Overview

Six Flags Over Georgia is seeking a qualified Water Park Mechanic responsible for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of various water park attractions. This full-time position offers competitive pay and is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect water park rides and notify management of any hazards.
  • Perform ride inspection and maintenance according to standards.
  • Maintain and repair water park attractions and facilities.
  • Visually and physically inspect ride components and systems.
  • Conduct basic mechanical repairs of ride vehicle components.
  • Inspect and repair fiberglass waterslides.
  • Maintain the Water Quality program for Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.
  • Respond to work orders and conduct repairs as needed.
  • Adhere to park policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Basic mechanical skills.
  • Experience in FRP fabrication/repair, polyester, gelcoat, and epoxy lamination.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to interact professionally with other departments.
  • Must be able to troubleshoot in the presence of guests and management.
  • Ability to write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Able to meet physical demands including lifting, bending, and climbing.
  • Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations.
  • Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.
  • Valid Drivers’ License and clean DMV report.
  • Must pass a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) course within 12 months.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Full-Time, Hourly overtime eligible position.
  • Paid weekly.
  • Exclusive employee perks including a pass to all Six Flags Parks.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Austell, GA

Pay in context

At roughly $35/hr, this posting sits about 21% above the $29/hr median for welding jobs across Georgia — toward the top of a $22–$35/hr middle band drawn from 150 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 75% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Austell, GA

We're tracking 14 other active welding openings in Austell, GA right now, from 9 different employers. 7 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 392 other active welding openings from 246 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Austell, or widen the search to Georgia.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation currently has 3 other openings live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (8), Mullins Mechanical (6), and Yancey Bros. Co. (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $29/hr, and Marietta at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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