Maintenance Mechanic

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a skilled technician to perform repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting on machinery, motors, pumps and related equipment. You will follow diagrams, manuals and specs, observe equipment while troubleshooting, and contribute to small fabrication projects as needed.

The role requires the ability to work independently or in teams, adhere to procedures, and provide overtime support for emergencies and department goals.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years of mechanical/hydraulic experience in industrial or commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting on machinery and production equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision instruments.
• Read and follow diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform small steel fabrication projects such as repair or fabrication of stairs and platforms.
• Work independently and in a team while following department and company procedures.
• Work overtime and support emergencies as needed to meet department goals.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Power tools proficiency

Troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Trade/technical school experience

Tools

Mechanical training certificates

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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, 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:

• HS Diploma or GEDOR 2 or more years of related technical experience
• 5+ years of mechanical/hydraulic experience in industrial and/or commercial environments

Preferred:

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

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Heavy Lifting
• 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