Maintenance Technician

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in submarine manufacturing seeks a Maintenance Technician to join their team in North Kingstown, RI. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining advanced mechanical and electrical systems, with opportunities for paid training and career growth. Ideal candidates will have technical experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K plan with employer match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of facilities/machine maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with PLCs and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain relationships with production and vendors.
• Work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Volt meters

Amp meters

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

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?

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 skillset 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• HS Diploma or Ged OR 2 or more years of related technical experience.

• 2+ years of facilities/machine maintenance experience.
• 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.
• Abasic 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.
• 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

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.
• 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

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, 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