NTO Test Mechanic - 1st Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Test Mechanic for its Nuclear Test Operations. This role involves performing mechanical testing of nuclear components while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates will interpret complex mechanical diagrams and be involved in heavy lifting and working in confined spaces. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical operations within a dynamic team environment. If you have a passion for mechanical systems and safety, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a pivotal role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of naval or mechanical experience required.
• Ability to interpret mechanical diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical testing of nuclear components.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during operations.

Skills

Mechanical Testing

Blueprint Reading

Safety Compliance

Heavy Lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Diploma

Job description

Overview

This posting is for a Test Mechanic within Nuclear Test Operations (1st Shift).

This position involves mechanical testing of nuclear components according to their respective test procedures, performing mechanical alignment and checks for both primary and secondary side detectors, and acting as a Safety Technician to ensure systems are properly tagged out, isolated, and de-pressurized for safe work by other trades.

The candidate must be able to interpret mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and Test Equipment Drawings for building and installing test gear supporting system testing.

The individual must understand and adhere to the EB Safety Manual, technical manuals, and department instructions when working on ship’s equipment.

Heavy lifting, crawling, and working in confined spaces are required.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED, or 2+ years of related technical experience
• Ability to read and work from mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
• 2+ years of naval or test gear/mechanical experience
• Availability for any shift per union agreement, despite the position being primarily first shift

Preferred:

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

Skills

The applicant must be medically qualified to serve as a Contamination Worker, including obtaining and maintaining dosimetry, and pass all trade training qualifications such as Grade A and Steam Plant Cleanliness.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, color vision, crawling, heavy lifting, kneeling, light and medium lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, twisting.

Environmental Attributes

Exposure to acids or alkalis, cold, dry, dusty, fumes, hot environments, inside and outside conditions, noise, oily environments, and wet conditions.