Overview: The Ride Maintenance Mechanic Foreperson needs to be able to lead their staff with performing 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 heights is an essential part of this job.
Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provides mentor-ship, develops skills of others, and oversees work. Works on all types of rides including the most complex type. Skilled in motor and motion control methods and components and in designing and implementing closed-loop motion control. Advanced knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications. Advance proficiency in developing one-line diagrams, and technical documents. Advanced knowledge of all ride mechanics in the park assigned, including with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drive systems, barring types, and installations. Good judgement, decision making, and problem-solving skills. 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 Cedar Fair 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 Cedar Fair 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 Cedar Fair's attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair's attendance policies. Adheres to Cedar Fair'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. Qualifications: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Related vocational training preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age. 7+ years experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in an industrial or amusement setting, including at least 4 years working on rides. Skilled in motor and motion control methods and components and in designing and implementing closed-loop motion control. Advanced knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications. Advanced proficiency in developing one-line diagrams, and technical documents. Advanced knowledge of all ride mechanics in the park assigned, including with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drive systems, barring types, and installations. 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. Good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. 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. State or provincial certifications and/or licensing within if applicable in state. Welding certification preferred. 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.
