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NTO Test Mechanic - 1st Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 May 2025

About the role

Overview

This posting is for Test Mechanic within Nuclear Test Operations (1st Shift)

 

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. 

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 of naval or test gear/mechanical related experience 
  • Although this is a 1st shift position, please note, 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

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.

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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Company

General Dynamics Electric Boat

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