Welder

Job Opportunity At Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what it's like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do:

• Perform arc and gas welding, metal cutting, and metal repair throughout the park.
• Comply with hot permit policy
• Assist with the layout and repair of metal equipment necessary for park operation
• Responsible for welding safety at all times
• Dependable performance in terms of attendance, performance, and acceptance of assignments.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required

What it takes to succeed:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent Comfortable working in a man lift
• Trade school or equivalent military welding experience
• Minimum three years of experience working with torches, flame welding, inert gas welding, electric arc welding certification required
• Have a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain a company driver's license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Be comfortable working at heights
• Able to lift 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Able to climb and work off of ladders
• Able to train on and properly use protective gear
• Comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
• Comfortable handling chemicals with training (grease, oil, etc.)
• Comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
• Able to work in all weather conditions and temperature extremes
• Able to work indoors/outdoors with or without A/C for entire shift
• Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts

What else is important :

• Comfortable working in a man lift
• General knowledge of gases and their safe application.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and weld symbols
• Assist and help other areas of production as needed.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.