General Dynamics Electric Boat

Maintenance Mechanic

General Dynamics Electric Boat  •  North Kingstown, RI (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow?

If yes, then apply today for the position of Maintenance Technician at Electric Boat where we will assist in building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world!

What We Offer:

  • Paid Training
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K plan with up to 6% employer match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Shift Premium
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
  • Growth Opportunities

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems/components.

  • The technician reports directly to the maintenance operations supervisor and must possess the ability to maintain relationships with production and vendors
  • Looking for well-trained technicians experienced with PLC and electrical troubleshooting and the capability to address day-to-day issues
  • The ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
  • Develops and evaluates new technologies or methods (mechanics, hydraulics, algorithms, software, etc.)
  • The ability to work with others and independently in a fast paced environment is crucial
  • Willingness to further one’s knowledge base and skill-set in a growing company with specialized equipment is necessary
  • Having the ability to follow procedural compliance and engineered procedures is a must

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

Required:

  • HS Diploma or GED OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
  • 2+ years of facilities/machine maintenance experience
  • Employee may be required to work overtime and/or stay into a later shift to return equipment to service
  • Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required
  • A basic understanding of electrical systems to include 600 volt and below including various control voltage
  • Working from ladders and lifts while wearing fall protection
  • Must be available to work all shifts
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

  • Specific trade licensing e.g. Electrical, HVAC/refrigeration
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Knowledge of hydraulic system component diagnostics, repair and failure analysis of valves, stacks, pistons, and rams in excess of 5000 PSI operating pressure
  • Past mechanical/electrical or hydraulic trade school or apprenticeship
  • Past Robotic equipment repair experience
  • Military/Navy experience

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key to this role
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
  • Previous experience with PLC’s to include effectively diagnosing analog and digital field components, along with input/output devices
  • Experience using various types of diagnostic tools and meters to include volt meters, amp meters, resistive measuring devices, meggers, data loggers, micrometers, calipers, test gauges, and temperature measuring devices

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

General Dynamics Electric Boat

About General Dynamics Electric Boat

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Groton, Connecticut
Year Founded
1899
Website
gdeb.com
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