Crane Technician

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Vacation

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Boot Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Crane Maintenance Technician for the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI. The role involves inspecting and repairing cranes and weight handling equipment, performing routine maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience in mechanical or electrical fields, and the ability to work varied shifts in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of related technical experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Experience with analog and digital AC/DC drive systems, motors, generators, and control components preferred.
• Able to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, heights, confined spaces, and extreme temperatures.
• Willing to learn to use precision measuring instruments (torque wrenches, calipers, gauges).
• Valid driver’s license and own basic hand tools required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical/electronic inspection and repairs on cranes and weight handling assets.
• Conduct routine maintenance, inspections and diagnose repairs for crane systems.
• Troubleshoot load bearing components and control circuits on weight handling equipment.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Dial calipers

Thread gauges

Electrical meters

PLC knowledge

Job description

Overview

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

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

What We Offer:

• 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

Responsibilities of the Crane Technician include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing both mechanical and electrical/electronic inspection and repairs on cranes and various weight handling equipment assets
• Performing routine maintenance and inspection and diagnosing and repair of both mechanical and electrical deficiencies associated with crane assets
• Maintaining and troubleshooting load bearing/controlling components on weight bearing handling equipment

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

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED or 2 years of related technical experience
• Previous experience in a mechanic or electrical field or fabrication experience
• Experience in analog and digital AC and DC drive controllers, motors, generators, alternators, resister banks, oil and vibration analyses equipment, etc.
• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
• Must be willing to learn the proper use of various measuring instruments such as torque wrenches, dial calipers, thread and feeler gauges or other precision measuring devices
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a mechanic or electrical field or fabrication experience
• Knowledge of solid state circuitry components and programmable logic controlling is preferred
• electrical license is preferred
• Basic knowledge and background relative to weight handling equipment inspection, diagnostics and repair, electrical/electronics and systems, motor circuits and motor controllers inclusive of motor brake theory and operation, VF drives, etc. is preferred
• Basic mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance involving these types of systems as well as structural members, internal gearing and drive train types and applications of fasteners and mechanical joints is preferred
• Use of electrical meters (analog and digital) PLC's, motor circuit analysis or other related basic electrical/electronic troubleshooting instrumentation is desirable.
• Military/Navy experience preferred
• Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

Skills

• Must possess strong computer skills (MS Office suite), communication and interpersonal skills
• Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
• Must be attentive to detail

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