Ride Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of animation, special effects, and ride/show mechanical systems.

• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance as prescribed by OEM and UO Engineering Specifications. This includes changing time‑limited parts, calibrating equipment per OEM specifications, and cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining equipment.
• Completes inspections and creates necessary work orders for discrepancies found. Follows the correct chain of command to notify appropriate management when necessary.
• Performs repairs to equipment due to safety, reliability, or show quality issues found during PMs, inspections, or downtimes to improve ride reliability and show quality. Responds to and assists in recovery and repair of attractions and show effects as needed.
• Troubleshoots down to the failed component using schematics, leak detection equipment, vibration analysis, and other specialized tools and equipment.
• Performs modifications per UO Engineering or OEM specifications.
• Enters follow‑up work orders for all discrepancies found. Documents all findings and work performed throughout the troubleshooting and repair process. Reports labor in Maximo for all work performed.
• Completes PQS qualification of assigned venues. Trains new technicians to do venue‑specific PM work orders, recovery procedures, and processes.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsible for inspection, troubleshooting and repair of animation, special effects, and ride and show mechanical systems resort wide.

• High school degree or GED is required.
• Technical school is preferred.

• 3‑5 years:
  Experience in troubleshooting and repair of complex electro‑mechanical systems, as well as hydraulic and mechanical systems either in the theme park industry or other industrial industries.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid Florida Driver’s License - required to operate company vehicles.

• Special requirements for certain venues may require operation of controlled descent devices down severely angled lifts – training is required and will be provided prior to performing the inspections.
• Special requirements for certain venues may require operation of high reaches greater than 85ft – training is required and will be provided prior to performing the inspections.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. EOE