Maintenance Mechanic

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical benefits

401K with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Shift premium

Wellness programs

Commuter services

Tuition reimbursement

Boot reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI. The role focuses on troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components.

The technician will report to the maintenance operations supervisor, collaborate with production and vendors, and pursue ongoing training. Applicants should be comfortable with shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or minimum 2 years of technical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years facilities/machine maintenance experience.
• Available to work all shifts and overtime as needed.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems up to 600 volts and related control voltages.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems/components.
• Report to maintenance operations supervisor and coordinate with production and vendors.
• Perform PLC and electrical troubleshooting and address day-to-day issues.
• Develop and evaluate new technologies or methods in mechanics, hydraulics, and software.
• Work independently and with others in a fast-paced environment; follow procedures.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Diagnostics tools

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voltmeters

Amp meters

Meggers

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

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

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

What We Offer

• Paid Training
• 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

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems/ components.

• The technician reports directly to the maintenance operations supervisor and must possess the ability to maintain relationships with production and vendors.
• Looking for well-trained technicians experienced with PLC and electrical troubleshooting and the capability to address day-to- day issues.
• Develops and evaluates new technologies or methods (mechanics, hydraulics, algorithms, software, etc.)
• The ability to work with others and independently in a fast paced environment is crucial.
• Willingness to further one’s knowledge base and skill-set in a growing company with specialized equipment is necessary.
• Having the ability to follow procedural compliance and engineered procedures is a must.

Required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years of related technical experience
• Minimum of 2 years facilities/machine maintenance experience
• May be required to work overtime and/or stay into a later shift to return equipment to service
• Available to work all shifts
• Basic understanding of electrical systems to include 600 volt and below including various control voltage
• Experience using various types of diagnostic tools and meters to include volt meters, amp meters, resistive measuring devices meggers, data loggers, micrometers, calipers, test gauges, and temperature measuring devices
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred

• Previous experience with PLC’s to include effectively diagnosing analog and digital field components, along with input/output devices.
• Knowledge of hydraulic system component diagnostics, repair and failure analysis of valves, stacks, pistons, and rams in excess of 5000 PSI operating pressure
• Specific trade licensing e.g. Electrical, HVAC/refrigeration
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Mechanical/electrical or hydraulic trade school or apprenticeship
• Robotic equipment repair experience
• Military/Navy experience

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key to this role.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics

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