Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Apprenticeship, Flexible hours, Rotating shift, Afternoon shift

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