Cedar Fair Internships – Ride Mechanic

Job Description:

Responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining and performing mechanical and cosmetic repairs of park rides and vehicles, ensuring efficient and safe operations at all times according to Carowinds standards. Assists in ride electrical system maintenance as required. Performs technical duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with various other maintenance work as required including landscaping, welding, carpentry, plumbing, construction, pest and animal control.
• Inspects and evaluates rides for proper function, maintain daily lubrication schedules, detects and investigates any malfunctions or irregularities and notifies supervisor of any safety concerns.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs malfunctions using schematics, blueprints, test equipment and programmable logic controller diagnostics.
• Responsible for completing required documentation on check-outs, preventive maintenance, updates/changes, etc.
• Receives and reviews various records and reports including NDT, ride manuals and updates, ride blueprints, technical manuals and diagrams, computer manuals, operating schedules, check-out sheets, work orders, vehicle maintenance check sheets, operational downtime sheets, material safety data sheets, oil analysis, etc.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of park rides and vehicles. Installs, maintains, rebuilds and inspects hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical ride systems and components for proper operation according to Carowinds standards.
• Ensures rides are maintained according to manufacturers, Carowinds and Department of Labor guidelines to ensure the safety of ride operation and guests.

Job Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.
• ASE Certifications a plus.
• Minimum 1-2 years related experience in industrial mechanical maintenance work, or a school equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Themed amusement park experience a plus.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Qualification & Experience:

• Ability to work with tools, two-way radio, various office and shop equipment, welding equipment, hand and power tools, heavy rigging, machinery, and heavy equipment, which may include forklift, genie lift, boom truck, lathe, milling machine, steam cleaner, etc.
• Ability to pass a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a mandatory or random drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state or provincial law.
• Must be able to read blue prints and layouts, technical manuals and diagrams, and policy and procedure manuals.

Job Details:

Company: Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Charlotte, NC, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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