Maintenance Mechanic
General Dynamics Electric Boat
- Agency: General Dynamics Electric Boat
- Location: North Kingstown, RI
- Type: full-time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2027-09-18
Job Description
Overview
Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow?
If yes, then apply today for the position of Maintenance Technician at Electric Boat where we will assist in building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world!
What We Offer:
Paid Training
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K plan with up to 6% employer match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Shift Premium
Health and Wellness Programs
Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Growth Opportunities
The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems/ components.
The technician reports directly to the maintenance operations supervisor and must possess the ability to maintain relationships with production and vendors.
Looking for well-trained technicians experienced with PLC and electrical troubleshooting and the capability to address day-to-day issues
Develops and evaluates new technologies or methods (mechanics, hydraulics, algorithms, software, etc.)
The ability to work with others and independently in a fast paced environment is crucial
Willingness to further one's knowledge base and skillset in a growing company with specialized equipment is necessary
Having the ability to follow procedural compliance and engineered procedures is a must.
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent OR minimum of 2 years related technical experience
Minimum of 2 years facilities/machine maintenance experience
May be required to work overtime and/or stay into a later shift to return equipment to service
Valid driver's license
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
Must be available to work all shifts
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
Specific trade licensing e.g. Electrical, HVAC/refrigeration
Knowledge of hydraulic system component diagnostics, repair and failure analysis of valves, stacks, pistons, and rams in excess of 5000 PSI operating pressure.
Past mechanical/electrical or hydraulic trade school or apprenticeship.
Proven robotics experience (Panasonic, Sinumerik, Fanuc)
CMMS
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Military
Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key to this role
Attention to detail
The ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Previous experience with PLC's to include effectively diagnosing analog and digital field components, along with input/output devices.
A basic understanding of electrical systems to include 600 volt and below including various control voltage.
Working from ladders and lifts while wearing fall protection.
Experience using various types of diagnostic tools and meters to include volt meters, amp meters, resistive measuring devices, meggers, data loggers, micrometers, calipers, test gauges, and temperature measuring devices.
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
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