United States Bowling Congress Careers

JOB TITLE: Tournament “B” Mechanic Open Championships

LOCATION: Baton Rouge, LA

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time – Seasonal

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Tournament Lead Mechanic – Open Championships

WORK HOURS: Monday – Sunday (hours vary depending on tournament schedule), ability to work extended hours, as needed.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The “B” Mechanic will be responsible for assisting the Lead Mechanic and “A” Mechanics with ensuring the protection, long life, and operation at the highest level of efficiency of tournament assets, including pinsetters, lanes, ball returns, scoring equipment, and all other related mechanical maintenance of the Open Championships.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the instructions of the “A” Mechanic on duty.
• Answer calls from USBC Supervisors up front and respond to/clear pinsetters issues as quickly as possible. SAFETY is always your priority over speed.
• Continuously watch for blackout lights on all Pinsetters and clear the issue – often before the problem has been reported to USBC personnel by the bowlers.
• Record all Stops on the computer stop-sheet program.
• Assist “A” Mechanic with any complicated issue and cover all other stops while the “A” Mechanic addresses any issue.
• Perform the daily PM and housekeeping duties assigned to the B Mechanic for the shift you are working.
• The “B” Mechanic never handles ANY hand tools or power tools except as instructed by an “A” Mechanic, or in completing daily PM or housekeeping duties assigned to the “B” mechanic on your shift.
• The Head Mechanic has many time-tested “critical adjustments” that are NEVER to deviate from – especially in the ball exit and accelerator area. The “B” mechanic is to adjust nothing – only assist the “A” Mechanic on complicated problems.
• COMMUNICATE! Call the “A” mechanic to any stop that is unfamiliar to you. Don’t waste time if you are unsure. Notify the “A” mechanic at once if you have the slightest doubt on how to handle ANY stop.
• Must maintain a safe working environment and will not allow unauthorized persons in or around any equipment. 
• Abide by the Machine Area Safety Procedures and Standards of Operation and all safety procedures outlined in the Brunswick Service Manual.
• Will work with USBC staff and must maintain a strict code of privacy to uphold the integrity of the Open Championships.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

•         High School Diploma or continual learning education.

•         Ability to work nights and weekends, and special events.

•        Must be neat and well-groomed always with no loose jewelry or apparel and will have frequent contact with guests, clients, and supporting staff.

EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years’ experience in the bowling industry.
• Must have vast experience in the electrical systems that are involved in pinsetters and automatic scorers.
• Must be able to work on GSX machines, Kegel and Brunswick Lane machines, Brunswick Vector scoring system, as well as an understanding of AMF pinsetters and Brunswick A-2 pinsetters.
• Must be adaptable and flexible.

TRAVEL: This position will require the employee to be on-site for the Open Championships, so relocation is required for up to six months at a time. A fixed start and end date will be communicated at the time the offer is made.

                             Revised 09/12/2024