NTO Test-Mechanic - 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Test Mechanic for a 3rd shift in Nuclear Test Operations. You will perform mechanical testing of nuclear components and ensure precise alignment for detectors, while acting as Safety Technician to tag out and depressurize systems for safe work.

The role requires reading mechanical diagrams, blueprints, and Test Equipment Drawings, with adherence to safety manuals and department instructions. Heavy lifting and confined-space work are expected.

Qualifications

• Read and work from mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, schematics
• 2+ years related mechanical or naval experience
• Must be available for any shift per union agreement

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical testing of nuclear components according to test procedures
• Conduct mechanical alignment and alignment checks for primary and secondary side detectors
• Serve as Safety Technician to ensure proper tagging out, isolation, and depressurization for safe work by others

Skills

Blueprints reading

Mechanical testing

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school diploma

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