Maintenance Mechanic

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

You will work with a maintenance supervisor, coordinate with production and vendors, and use PLC/electrical diagnostic skills to address day-to-day issues while expanding your technical knowledge in a growing company.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED, or 2+ years of related technical experience.
• 2+ years of facilities/machine maintenance experience.
• Overtime and late-shift work may be required to return equipment to service.
• Must be available to work all shifts.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems up to 600V.
• Work from ladders and lifts with fall protection.
• Own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems/components.
• Report to maintenance operations supervisor and coordinate with production and vendors.
• Work on day-to-day issues and evaluate new technologies/methods.
• Collaborate with others and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow procedural compliance and engineered procedures; expand knowledge base.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics reading

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training

Tools

Volt meters

Amp meters

Meggers

Data loggers

Micrometers

Calipers

Test gauges

Temperature measuring devices

Job description

Overview

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?

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

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-setin a growing company with specialized equipment is necessary.
• Having the ability to follow procedural compliance and engineered procedures is a must.

Qualifications

Required:

• HS Diploma or GEDOR 2 or more years of related technical experience
• 2+ years of facilities/machine maintenance experience
• Employee may be required to work overtime and/or stay into a later shift to return equipment to service
• Must be available to work all shifts
• A basic understanding of electrical systems to include 600 volt and below including various control voltage
• Working from ladders and lifts while wearing fall protection
• 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:

• Specific trade licensing e.g. Electrical, HVAC/refrigeration
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Past mechanical/electrical or hydraulic trade school or apprenticeship
• Past 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.
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• 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

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