Ride Mechanic Full Time

The Ride Maintenance Mechanic performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions.  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.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspects, repairs and tests amusement rides and related equipment.  This may include repair or replacement of major components such as hydraulic cylinders, gears, chains, sprockets, pneumatic cylinders, hoses, brakes, clutches, wheels, bearings, gearboxes, springs, or a wide variety of other mechanical devices.
• Trouble shoots a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• 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.
• Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.
• Maintains all assigned equipment in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices.  Works safely and efficiently on all assigned tasks, coordinates with other as necessary to achieve desired results.
• Performs a variety of other tasks depending on experience including welding (Mig, Tig and Arc) and fabrication; sets up and operates lathe, mill, krill press, grinder and other metal working equipment.
• Reads, understands and applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair and or component replacement.  Accurately reads blue prints (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic).
• Provides guest service according to Michigan's Adventure standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions and giving directions.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Michigan's Adventure Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Meets Michigan's Adventure's attendance requirements as outlined in our company's attendance policies.
• Adheres to Michigan's Adventure's Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2 to 4 years of verifiable experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in an industrial or amusement setting.
• Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, proper use of common hand tools, common mechanical nomenclature, etc.
• Familiarity with common types of bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting and similar power transmission components.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the fundamental principles of either pneumatic systems or hydraulic systems; preferably both.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively while elevated on ladders, platforms, or other structures at heights up to 300 feet above ground.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.  Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years or 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.
• Valid State Driver's License required.