What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Six Flags?
Overview
Welder
Location: San Antonio, TX
Department: Maintenance
Position Type: Full-Time
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
This full-time role offers $24- $28/hour (based on experience) with great perks like Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching, and paid time off. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a minimum of 40 hours/week, plus extra pay: $1/hour after 5pm and $5/hour on weekends. Additional benefits include tool and boot reimbursements, FREE uniforms, weekly pay, park access for you and a guest, family season passes, discounts off food and merch, and more!
Responsibilities
Get ready to build the thrills! Six Flags Fiesta Texas is looking for a dedicated and skilled Iron Worker/Welder to join our Facilities Maintenance team. This hands-on role plays a vital part in maintaining and constructing our world-class rides, attractions, and infrastructure. If you have a passion for precision, enjoy working outdoors, and are ready to help shape the park from the ground up, this is the job for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform structural and fabrication welding using SMAW (Stick), MIG, and TIG methods.
- Assemble, install, and repair steel structures including ride components, building framework, fencing, and signage.
- Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and engineering drawings.
- Operate tools and equipment including cutting torches, grinders, plasma cutters, lifts, and hoists.
- Follow all safety protocols and ensure work is performed to Six Flags and industry standards.
- Assist with the inspection, repair, and reinforcement of roller coaster tracks, support beams, and ride enclosures.
- Work at various heights, in varying weather conditions, and on rotating shifts as needed.
- Perform emergency repairs on structural components to minimize ride downtime.
- Coordinate with Ride Maintenance teams to support mechanical or hydraulic installations that require welding or fabrication.
- Collaborate with the Maintenance, Engineering, and Construction teams on new and ongoing projects.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or apprenticeship preferred.
- Minimum 1-2 years of structural welding or ironwork experience.
- Ability to work at heights exceeding 50 feet, and operate heavy equipment safely.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings. (overtime may be required)
- Valid SMAW 3G, 4G, and 6G welding certifications, or ability to pass within 90 days of hire.(Employment is probationary until all certifications are obtained.)
- Availability to rotation shifts, weekends, holidays, evenings, and overtime as needed.
OTHER NOTES
- All other duties as assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.
- Reports to the Ride Maintenance Supervisor.
Salary : $24 - $28