NTO Test Mechanic

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a 2nd shift NTO Test Mechanic at EB Groton Shipyard. The role involves mechanical testing of nuclear components, alignment checks for detectors, and executing Safety Technician duties to ensure proper tagging, isolation and depressurization for safe work.

The candidate will read mechanical diagrams, blueprints, and test equipment drawings to install test gear for system testing, and must meet trade training requirements including Grade A and Steam Plant

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED; 2+ years related mechanical experience; 2+ years related naval experience.
• Candidates must be available for any shift per the union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret mechanical diagrams, blueprints, schematics and Test Equipment Drawings to build and install test gear for system testing.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years mechanical experience

2+ years naval experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

NTO Test Mechanic

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20669

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 3

Category: Building Trades

EB Groton Shipyard

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 ships 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

Responsibilities

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.

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

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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.