• Ride Maintenance Inventory Specialist

    American Dream (East Rutherford, NJ)


    American Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail, and dining, comprising more than 3 million square feet just minutes away from New York City in East Rutherford, New Jersey. American Dream is home to leading attractions, including DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Big SNOW Ski Hill, Dream Wheel – a 300-foot observation wheel overlook the NYC skyline, as well as attractions debuting soon such as The Game Room Powered by Hasbro and Skip Barber Racing Go-Kart Academy. American Dream’s immersive luxury shopping and dining experience – The Avenue – features Saks Fifth Avenue, Hermès, Saint Laurent, Dolce&Gabbana, Carpaccio, a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and much more. The retail collection is further expanded with flagship locations for Aritzia, H&M, PRIMARK, Uniqlo, Sephora and Zara; as well as the Toys’R’Us global flagship, the only standalone location in the U.S, and the world’s first and only “candy department store,” IT’SUGAR.

     

    For more information on American Dream, visit www.americandream.com or find us on Instagram @americandream (http://www.instagram.com/americandream) and TikTok @americandream_official (https://www.tiktok.com/@americandream\_official) .

    Key Objective(s):

    The main purpose of the Ride Maintenance Inventory Specialist/Technician

     

    + Focus on parts inventory, scheduling, planning for annual maintenance, working with manufacturers, tooling program, managing the shop, etc.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    + Maintain the shop atmosphere in a logical way, following the 5S principles provided by department leadership.

    + Maintain the inventory for both the water and theme parks, creating Kanban style systems as well as part ticketing.

    + Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as a scheduling, planning, inventory, and reporting tools.

    + Provide reports showing parts usage, tooling usage, scheduled work, and completed work for both water and theme parks.

    + Prepare annualized kitting for various rides and attractions to ensure seamless activities.

    + Work to obtain quotes for items from manufacturers.

    + Maintain knowledge of repairs and maintenance to all rides.

    + Prepares work schedules subject to approval by Sr. Rides Maintenance Manager & Rides Maintenance Training Manager where applicable.

    + Prepares all reports and maintains update records and set alerts for future updates.

    + Complete and maintain all required documentation.

    + Establishes and maintains professional relationships with those contacted during work especially including parts and rides manufacturers.

    + Ensure the overall safety of the immediate work area as well as surrounding areas.

    + Always provide outstanding internal and external guest service.

    + Participate in capital and special event projects throughout the year.

    + Properly document and communicate relevant information and problems.

    + Maintain effective and professional communication with management and co-workers.

    + Assist in training of new employees.

    + Provide information and research for parts, equipment, and vendors.

    + Perform all other duties as assigned.

    Desired Qualifications:

    + High school diploma or equivalent required.

    + Two-year technical degree in a mechanical/electrical field with minimum five years related experience.

    + Practical knowledge of principles and practices of the maintenance or construction field.

    + Expert knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: electrical, pneumatics, fabricating, mechanical, hydraulics, welding, machining, and electronics.

    + Previous knowledge and safe use of a variety of related electrical equipment and/or tools preferred.

    + Current Level 1 certification from a nationally recognized safety organization (AIMS, NAARSO, etc.) preferred or willingness to take examination and pass.

    + Proficient oral and written communication required.

    + Practical knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

    + Working knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols and comfort working at height.

    Physical Job Requirements:

    + Perform repetitive motion- infrequently 10% of time

    + Stand - frequently 90% of time

    + Walk - frequently 90% of time

    + Sit – 10% of the time

    + Reach at, or above shoulder level- frequently 50% of time.

    + Reach at or below shoulder level 50% of the time

    + Kneel and bend- frequently 50% of time

    + Stoop/squat- frequently 50% of time

    + Push and Pull – 15% of the time

    + Climb stairs and ladders 20% of the time

    + Lift/Carry between 10-75 lbs occasionally 25% of time

    + Able to work at heights between 35-200 ft infrequently 30 % of time

     

    American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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