Maintenance Mechanic

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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! 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.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
2+ years of facilities/machine maintenance experience
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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems/components.
Maintain relationships with production and vendors.
Address day-to-day issues.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Develops and evaluates new technologies or methods (mechanics, hydraulics, algorithms, software, etc.).
Work with others and independently in a fast paced environment.
Further one’s knowledge base and skill-set in a growing company with specialized equipment.
Follow procedural compliance and engineered procedures.