Cedar Fair Jobs – Ride Mechanic

Job Description:

Performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions, depending on level of employee. Areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to) maintenance of gearboxes, chains, sprockets, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings. Climbing and working safely at height is an essential part of this job. Responsibilities and requirements may vary by location.

Job Responsibilities:

• Trouble shoots a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• 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.
• Accurately reads blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic). Completes proper documentation as required.
• Properly follows all repair procedures and maintains accurate documentation of all repairs. Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed and submits required paperwork to supervision in a timely manner.
• Interacts with and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other Park managers and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors, etc.
• 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.
• Maintains all assigned equipment in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices.
• Provides guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Requires a vocational diploma in mechanical/industrial maintenance supplemented by three to five years of experience in mechanical maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Requires forklift and man lift certifications.

Qualification & Experience:

• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Have a valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, 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.

Job Details:

Company: Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Santa Clara, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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