Maintenance Mechanic

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services/Ripta

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Boot Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician in North Kingstown, RI. The role focuses on troubleshooting, diagnosing, and maintaining complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems across our submarine facilities.

The candidate should have a HS Diploma or GED with 2+ years of maintenance experience, strong PLC and electrical skills, and the ability to work all shifts in a fast-paced setting. Overtime and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED OR 2+ years of related technical experience.
• 2+ years of facilities/machine maintenance experience.
• Willingness to work overtime and/or stay into a later shift when needed.
• Must be available to work all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Report to maintenance operations supervisor and collaborate with production and vendors.
• Address day-to-day issues with PLCs and electrical troubleshooting.
• Develop and evaluate new technologies or methods (mechanics, hydraulics, software, etc.).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Blueprint Reading

PLC Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Systems

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Volt Meters

Amp Meters

Meggers

Data Loggers

Micrometers

Calipers

Test Gauges

Temperature Probes

Job description

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

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

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI. This is a 3rd Shift position.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED OR 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