Mechanical Test Technician - Shipyard Test Organization (2nd Shift)

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription Coverage

Health and Wellness Programs

401K

Commuter/Van Services

Paid Vacation and holidays

Paid training

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Mechanical Test Technician for the Shipyard Test Organization on the second shift at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI. You will perform acceptance testing on submarine hardware and assist in hydrostatic tests, cleanliness checks, valve operation and calibration.

The role requires teamwork, strong technical communication, and hands-on troubleshooting, with potential security clearance. Training and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED OR 2 years related technical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a mechanical, piping or structural field.
• Able to work in confined spaces and in areas that are not climate controlled.
• Basic math skills including percentages, decimals and division.
• Strong reading comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated aptitude for teamwork on testing projects.
• Ability to communicate and understand technical language with team members.
• Troubleshooting test setups and documenting results with a positive attitude.
• Record test results and document UNSAT conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Mechanical Test Technician - Shipyard Test Organization (2nd Shift)

Job ID: 2026-20718

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades

Location: US-RI-North Kingstown, EB Quonset Point Facility

Are you seeking a change in your career? Feel like making an impact in support of our nation?

This is your opportunity to join a team manufacturing one of the most technologically advanced and highest priority assets for our United States Navy - The Ballistic Missile Submarine Class. Your ability to contribute and assist this team will be built off of your past experiences combined with our building block training modules.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription Coverage
• Health and Wellness Programs
• 401K
• Commuter/Van Services
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Paid training
• Advancement Opportunities

Learn more at gdeb.com/careers

The Quonset Point Test department, 972, is hiring mechanical technicians to perform acceptance testing in support of Virginia and Columbia class submarine construction. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all aspects of the following:

• Hydrostatic testing of ships hardware
• Proof of cleanliness flushes of ships hardware
• Hydraulic valve operation
• Tank level calibration
• Compartment and lead bin completion (air) tests
• Utilize provided test documentation to perform test per procedure
• Record test results and document UNSAT conditions

This work will be performed both in the shop and onboard submarines under construction. Technicians are trained and required to obtain mechanical test director qualification.

This is a SECOND SHIFT hourly position located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated aptitude for teamwork
• Ability to communicate and understand technical language
• Troubleshooting experience
• Positive attitude

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a mechanical, piping or structural field
• Able to work in confined spaces and in areas that are not climate controlled
• Basic math skills including percentages, decimals and division
• Strong reading comprehension skills
• Available to work all shifts
• Basic computer skills
• Individuals will be required to possess their own basic hand tools
• Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense.

Preferred:

• Navy Nuclear Machinist Mate or Auxiliary training highly desired
• Prior US Navy and/or shipboard testing experience is highly desired
• Related military training, Vocational, Technical, Community College or appropriate Apprenticeship programs
• Troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with proceduresand mechanical/piping drawings
• Experience working with cleanliness control qualifications

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