Maintenance Mechanic

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Electric Boat is hiring a Maintenance Technician to help maintain equipment used to build advanced submarines. The technician troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components, including CNC-controlled cutting and pressing equipment and robotics. The position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and reports directly to the maintenance operations supervisor. The technician works with production personnel and vendors to address day-to-day equipment issues, following procedural and engineered requirements. The role requires working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a willingness to continue developing knowledge and skills as equipment and company needs grow.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or at least 2 years of related technical experience.
At least 2 years of facilities or machine maintenance experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be available to work all shifts.
Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required.
Must possess basic hand tools.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Previous PLC experience, including diagnosing analog and digital field components and input/output devices.
Basic understanding of electrical systems up to and including 600 volts, including various control voltages.
Ability to work from ladders and lifts while wearing fall protection.
Experience using diagnostic tools and meters, including volt meters, amp meters, resistive measuring devices, meggers, data loggers, micrometers, calipers, test gauges, and temperature measuring devices.
Ability to work with others and independently in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills.
Ability to meet the listed physical and environmental demands.

Nice To Haves

Specific trade licensing, such as Electrical or HVAC/refrigeration.
Knowledge of hydraulic system component diagnostics, repair, and failure analysis involving valves, stacks, pistons, and rams operating above 5,000 PSI.
Mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic trade school or apprenticeship experience.
Proven robotics experience with Panasonic, Sinumerik, or Fanuc.
CMMS experience.
Education or training at a vocational, technical, or community college, or through an apprentice program.
Military experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components.
Maintain and work on CNC-controlled cutting and pressing equipment and robotics.
Address day-to-day equipment issues and return equipment to service.
Maintain relationships with production personnel and vendors.
Follow procedural compliance and engineered procedures.