Maintenance Machinist - Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks a skilled mechanical technician to perform repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting on machinery, pumps, and production equipment.

You will use hand tools, precision measuring instruments and follow diagrams and manufacturer specs; able to work independently and in teams, occasionally perform small fabrication like stairs and platforms.

Overtime and emergency support may be required to meet department goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years mechanical/hydraulic experience preferred.
• Trade/technical school experience preferred.
• Mechanical training certificates are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting on machinery and production equipment.
• Work with hand tools, power tools and precision measuring/testing instruments.
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer specifications.
• Collaborate in team settings while complying with procedures.
• Support overtime and emergency situations as needed.

Skills

Basic tool use

Measuring instruments

Machining operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school experience

Mechanical training certificates

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Job description

Overview

In this role the successful applicant must be proficient in performing repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting on machinery, mechanical equipment, motors, pumps, and production machines, using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.

Working in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer specifications is required.

Applicant will be required to observe/listen to all machinery/operating mechanics, equipment, motors, etc., while troubleshooting.

Small steel fabrication projects will also be required, i.e., repair/fabrication of stairs and platforms.

Applicant must be able to work independently and within a team environment while complying with department and company procedures.

Applicant must be able to work overtime when required, support emergency situations as they arise and support department goals.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent or 2 years of related technical experience
• 5+ years of mechanical/hydraulic experience in industrial and/orcommercial environments.

Preferred:

• Mechanical training certificate(s) preferred.
• Trade/technical school experience is preferred

Skills

• Basic tool applications and use.
• Using rulers, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Operating lathes, drill presses, grinders and other metal working tools to make and repair parts/equipment.

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet