Welder - Full Time Welder

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.

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