NTO Test- Mechanic - 1st Shift
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- Groton, CT
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 10
- 9 days ago
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
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
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