NTO Test Mechanic

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in New London, CT, seeks a 2nd shift Test Mechanic to support Nuclear Test Operations by performing mechanical testing of components and alignment checks.

Candidates must read blueprints and diagrams, adhere to the Safety Manual, and undergo required training. Heavy lifting and confined-space work are part of the job; eligibility as Contamination Worker is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience.
• 2+ years related mechanical or naval experience.
• Availability for any shift per union agreement.
• Technical school diploma preferred.
• Previous U.S. Navy or Nuclear Test Operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical testing of nuclear components per test procedures.
• Conduct mechanical alignment and alignment checks for both primary and secondary side detectors.
• Tag out, isolate, and de-pressurize systems as Safety Technician to enable safe work.
• Read and interpret mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, schematics and Test Equipment Drawings.
• Meet requirements of EB Safety Manual and other technical manuals; qualify as Contamination Worker.

Skills

Mechanical interpretation

Blueprint reading

Test equipment setup

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years related technical experience

Job description

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