NTO Test- Mechanic - 1st Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Groton, CTOn-site
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Groton, CT
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On-site
Posted
Oct 10
9 days ago
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General Dynamics Electric Boat

Defense & space · 10,001+ employees

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What you'll do

  • Perform mechanical testing of nuclear components, mechanical alignment and alignment checks for detectors, and safety technician duties to ensure systems are tagged out, isolated, and de-pressurized.
  • Build and install test gear to support system testing.

What you need

  • Requires a high school diploma or GED, or 2+ years of related technical experience, and 2+ years of related mechanical or naval experience.
  • Must read mechanical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics; qualify as a Contamination Worker; and pass trade training qualifications, including Grade A and Steam Plant Cleanliness.
  • Education: a high school diploma

Key skills

Mechanical system diagramsBlueprintsSchematicsTest Equipment DrawingsMechanical alignmentMechanical testingContamination WorkerGrade ASteam Plant CleanlinessSecret

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NTO Test- Mechanic - 1st Shift Requisition ID 2026-20915 Location US-CT-Groton Seat Location EB Groton Shipyard Trade Building Trades Shift 1st Security Clearance Required Secret Overview This posting is for a 1st 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 1st 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 Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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