NTO Test Mechanic - 1st Shift

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Test Mechanic for their Nuclear Test Operations. This vital role involves conducting mechanical testing of nuclear components and ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed. The ideal candidate will interpret mechanical diagrams and schematics to build test gear, contributing to the integrity of nuclear systems. The position demands physical endurance for heavy lifting and working in confined spaces, making it perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments. Join a team dedicated to excellence in nuclear operations and make a significant impact in a crucial sector.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 2 years of related technical experience required.
• Ability to read mechanical diagrams and schematics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical testing of nuclear components following specific procedures.
• Act as a Safety Technician to ensure safe work conditions.

Skills

Mechanical Testing

Blueprint Reading

Safety Compliance

Heavy Lifting

Contamination Worker Qualifications

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 following specific 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 to facilitate safe work by other trades.

The candidate must be capable of understanding and interpreting mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and Test Equipment Drawings to build and install 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 equipment.

Some heavy lifting, crawling, and working in confined spaces are required.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED, or at least 2 years of related technical experience
• Ability to read and work from mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
• At least 2 years of naval or test gear/mechanical experience
• Availability for any shift per union agreement, despite this being a 1st shift position

Preferred:

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

Skills

The applicant must be medically qualified to work as a Contamination Worker, including obtaining and maintaining dosimetry. Additionally, the individual must pass all required trade training qualifications, including 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, inside environments, noise, oily conditions, outside environments, and wet conditions.