NTO Test-Mechanic - 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a 3rd shift Test Mechanic within Nuclear Test Operations. You will perform mechanical testing of nuclear components, align detectors, and support safe testing per procedures.

The role requires reading mechanical diagrams, blueprints, and equipment drawings, plus compliance with safety manuals and training requirements. Heavy lifting and confined-space work are involved.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience.
• Able to read mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, schematics.
• 2+ years related mechanical or naval experience.
• Available for any shift per union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical testing of nuclear components per test procedure.
• Conduct mechanical alignment and alignment checks for detectors.
• Serve as Safety Technician to tag out, isolate, and depressurize systems.
• Build/install test gear from mechanical drawings and test equipment drawings.
• Follow EB Safety Manual and applicable instructions.

Skills

Reading schematics/diagrams

Mechanical/naval experience

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This posting is for a 3rd 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 3rd 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