Mechanic - Machinist

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Machinists are responsible for all mechanical work performed at Electric Boat. This role involves performing layout work to support machining, assembly, and installation of components into modules that will eventually become working parts of a nuclear submarine. Work is performed utilizing technical work documents, blueprints, specification manuals, and written or oral instruction. Installation and/or machining tasks generally take place within a module or on the hull. Working inside tanks or confined spaces should be expected. Bench type assignments are generally rare and temporary. Be part of a team that takes pride in building the world's most advanced submarines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent OR minimum of 2 years related technical experience
Available to work all shifts
Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Nice To Haves

Machine shop, millwright or mechanical assembly experience and/or related experience
Strong math skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Metal fabrication or milling experience and military shipbuilding experience
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Advanced training programs such Workshop for Warriors and ADTM
Military/Navy experience
Ability to use precision measuring tools, such as micrometers, dial indicators, vernier calipers, height gauges

Responsibilities

Performing layout work to support machining, assembly and installation of components into modules that will eventually become working parts of a nuclear submarine
Taking measurements with basic measuring tools and precision measuring equipment such as inside, outside and depth micrometers, dial calipers, vernier calipers and indicators
Utilization of standard hand tools such as, combination wrenches, torque wrenches, screw drivers, pliers etc...
Utilization of various portable and fixed machinery such as bench grinders, hand held grinders, drill presses, hand held drills, magnetic base drills, hydraulic drills, portable boring equipment, milling machines and lathes
Work is performed utilizing technical work documents, blueprints, specification manuals and written or oral instruction
Installation and or machining tasks generally take place within a module or on hull. Working inside tanks or confined spaces should be expected. Bench type assignments are generally rare and temporary