Maintenance Machinist - Skilled

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, CT is seeking a Maintenance Machinist - Skilled to repair, maintain, install and troubleshoot machinery, motors, pumps and production equipment using hand and power tools and precision instruments.

The role requires the ability to read diagrams and manuals, work independently or in a team, and occasionally fabricate stairs or platforms. Overtime and emergency support may be required; prior experience in mechanical/hydraulic systems is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or 2 years of related technical experience.
• 5+ years of mechanical/hydraulic experience in industrial and/or commercial environments.
• Mechanical training certificate(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years of related technical experience

Tools

Lathes

Drill presses

Grinders

Measuring instruments

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Maintenance Machinist - Skilled

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-17569

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Maintenance

EB Groton Shipyard

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

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

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