Welder

Welder - Full Time/Union

Department: Maintenance
Reports To: General Foreperson

Position Type: Full-Time/Union

About the Job

Ever wondered what keeps roller coasters roaring and rides running smoothly? Spoiler alert: it's awesome people like you.

At Worlds of Fun, our Maintenance Team is the heartbeat behind the thrills. We're looking for a hands-on, mechanically minded welder who loves welding, fixing things, and keeping the fun rolling-literally.

Why Work at Worlds of Fun?

Free park admission
Team member ride nights and special events
Scheduling that works with you
Onthejob paid training provided
Uniforms provided
Gain unique welding experience

What You'll Do

Through walking and climbing along all areas of the park's rides, inspects all mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic aspects through visual and auditory observations to ensure safe and proper operation. Also inspects the structures of all steel coasters. Communicates concerns to supervisor and/or, using own judgment, makes necessary repairs. Logs and documents all safety checks and repairs.
Inspection/Repair of both welds and substrate for flaws up to elevations of 300'
Responds to the requests of the Mechanical Lead, Foreman or General Foreman and the Manager of Ride Maintenance as assigned.
From blueprints, drawings, models or verbal instructions, performs general mechanical work using a variety of hand and power tools and standard measuring instruments. Makes standard shop computations relating to dimension of work. Selects materials necessary for the work.
Fabrications, repairs, or assignments as directed by the Mechanical Lead, Foreman or General Foreman and the Manager of Ride Maintenance as assigned.
Provides guest service according to Worlds of Fun 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 Worlds of Fun 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 Worlds if Fun's attendance requirements as outlined in Enchanted Parks' attendance policies.
Adheres to Enchanted Parks' 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.

What We're Looking For

Minimum age: 21
High School Diploma or GED
2-4 Years Related Experience Commercial Mechanical, Welding, and Weld Inspection of different types of welds and material
Must have Valid Drivers License to operate company vehicles

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate not only with senior management but also with seasonal employees in resolving problems. Communicates with individuals both inside and outside the company.
Basic analytical skills necessary to organize work load to establish priorities.
Knowledge and ability to execute GMAW, GTAW and SMAW welding processes.
Ability to pass a 2" and 8" 6G steel pipe welding performance qualification per WOF maintenance dept. standards or preferably hold an equivalent structural welding certification.
Ability to select and execute welding on different substrate including aluminum and steel.
Ability to become familiar with and use fall protection equipment.
Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds in the repair or installation of equipment.
Ability to read materials (including blueprints and drawings) to interpret and analyze content.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 75% of work activities.
Walking and standing on concrete and asphalt for extended periods of time.
Possible exposure to gasoline and other petroleum products.
Possible exposure to fiberglass dust, welding materials, oxygen, acetylene, propane, cleaning solvents, and paint fumes.
Average sense of touch needed to determine hot from cold and hard from soft. Must be able to sense resistance while using hand tools.
Average vision needed to inspect ride components and to determine color of ride panel lights
Average hearing required to listen for noises indicative of mechanical problems.
Ability to watch a spinning ride in motion without experiencing dizziness or disorientation
Must be able to climb to and work at a height of 310 feet to inspect, repair and possibly evacuate a ride
Requires ability to operate:
- Standard mechanical and hydraulic maintenance equipment and hand tools
- Vehicles
- Ladders
- Measuring equipment, dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers
- Park rides
- Telephones
- Hand-held two-way radios
- Manlift/forklift

Friendly attitude and strong communication skills
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions such as heat and cold
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment with appropriate training such as gloves, safety glasses and masks
Ability to work with hand tools
Ability to work with machinery/equipment
Ability to work with heavy equipment
Ability to work with chemicals
Ability to stay organized and multitask
Positive work ethic and reliable attendance
Strong teamwork skills and professional behavior

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 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.