NTO Test- Mechanic - 1st Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks a 1st shift Test Mechanic for Nuclear Test Operations. The role involves mechanical testing of nuclear components, alignment checks for detectors, and applying safety practices to tag out and depressurize systems so trades can work safely.

Candidates should read diagrams and drawings, and be prepared to qualify as a Contamination Worker and meet training requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience.
• Candidates must be able to read & work from mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• 2+ years related mechanical or naval experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical testing of nuclear components per test procedures.
• Perform mechanical alignment and alignment checks for primary and secondary side detectors.
• Operate as Safety Technician to ensure systems are properly tagged out, isolated, and depressurized for safe work.
• Read and interpret mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, and Test Equipment Drawings to install test gear.

Skills

Reading schematics

Naval/mechanical experience

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school diploma (preferred)

Tools

Blueprints

Test Equipment Drawings

Job description

Overview

This posting is for a 1st 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.
• Candidates must be able to read & work from mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
• 2+ years related mechanical or naval experience
• Although this is a 1st 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, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet