NTO Test Mechanic

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a Test Mechanic for the 2nd shift within Nuclear Test Operations. The role involves mechanical testing of nuclear components, performing alignment checks on primary and secondary detectors, and ensuring safety procedures so that other trades may perform work safely.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED (or 2+ years related technical experience) and at least 2 years of mechanical or naval experience; a technical school diploma

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience.
• 2+ years related mechanical or naval experience.
• Willingness to work any shift per union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Test mechanical components according to test procedures.
• Perform alignment checks for primary and secondary detectors.
• Tag out, isolate, and de-pressurize systems to enable safe work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Schematic interpretation

Mechanical aptitude

Test equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school diploma

Job description

Requisition ID

2026-20669

Location

US-CT-Groton

Seat Location

EB Groton Shipyard

Trade

Building Trades

Shift

2nd

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Overview

This posting is for a 2nd shift Test Mechanic within Nuclear Test Operations.

This position will require mechanical testing of nuclear components in accordance with their respective test procedure, performing mechanical alignment and alignment checks for both primary and secondary side detectors, and performing the duties of "Safety Technician" to ensure that systems are properly tagged out, isolated, and de-pressurized in order for other trades to perform work safely.

Candidates must be able to understand and interpret mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and Test Equipment Drawings for building and installing test gear to support system testing.

The selected individual must understand the requirements and comply with the EB Safety Manual, various technical manuals, and applicable department instructions when working on ship's equipment.

Some heavy lifting is required along with crawling and working in tight, confined spaces.

The applicant must be medically able and willing to qualify as a Contamination Worker to obtain and maintain dosimetry. In addition, the individual must be able to pass all required trade training qualifications, including Grade A and Steam Plant Cleanliness.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience.
• 2+ years related mechanical or naval experience
• Although this is a 2nd shift position, please note that candidates must be available for any shift per the union agreement.

Preferred

• Technical school diploma
• Previous U.S. Navy or Nuclear Test Operations experience or shipboard testing with mechanical systems

Skills

Candidates must be able to understand and interpret mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and Test Equipment Drawings for building and installing test gear to support system testing.

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Heavy Lifting
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Outside
• Wet