Maintenance Mechanic

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; 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 seeks a Maintenance Mechanic in North Kingstown, RI. The role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems at the EB Quonset Point Facility.

The position reports to the maintenance operations supervisor and requires ability to work with production teams and vendors, with a focus on PLCs and electrical troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Willingness to work overtime or non-standard shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Collaborate with production and vendors and maintain relationships.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED or 2+ years technical experience

Tools

Multimeters

Meggers

Calipers

Test gauges

Temperature measuring devices

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Maintenance Mechanic

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2025-16686

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Maintenance

EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

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 PLCs and electrical troubleshooting and the capability to address day-to-day issues


• The ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics


• 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.

Responsibilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key to this role


• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals


• Previous experience with PLCs to include effectively diagnosing analog and digital field components, along with input/output devices


• 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

Qualifications

Required:

• HS Diploma or GED OR 2 plus 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


• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required


• 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


• Must be available to work all shifts


• 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


• Knowledge of hydraulic system component diagnostics, repair and failure analysis of valves, stacks, pistons, and rams in excess of 5000 PSI operating pressure


• Past mechanical/electrical or hydraulic trade school or apprenticeship


• Past Robotic equipment repair experience


• Military/Navy experience

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.