Test Facilities Mechanic
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- Groton, CT
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Nov 6
- 1 day ago
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Perform testing and operations in Test Facilities and other testing areas
- Read and interpret mechanical system and test equipment drawings
- Conduct preventative maintenance of test equipment and shipboard equipment
- Troubleshoot and analyze issues with test equipment alongside mechanical testers
- Route, install, and service various mechanical temporary services and systems
- Clean, service, repair, and fabricate test equipment using shop equipment
- Perform heavy lifting, pulling and climbing, and work in tight spaces
What you need
- High School diploma or GED
- 1+ years of mechanical experience
- Be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
- Achieving and maintaining qualifications in NAVSEA 6010, Steam Plant Clean, and Grade A
- Self-Motivated and technically minded with an understanding of the submarine test program (preferred)
- Warehousing experience and organizational skills including inventory, attention to detail, and customer service (preferred)
- Possess mechanical knowledge and competencies (preferred)
Key skills
Mechanical experienceMechanical knowledgeOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCustomer serviceNAVSEA 6010Steam Plant CleanGrade ADoD Secret clearance
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Test Facilities Mechanic
Requisition ID
2026-23059
Location
US-CT-Groton
Seat Location
EB Groton Shipyard
Trade
Manufacturing Support/Trades
Shift
2nd
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Overview
Overview
The D237 Test Services and Support Mechanic is responsible to support the performance of the Steam and Electric Plant (S&EP), and Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Test programs for the VIRGINIA Class and COLUMBIA Class in Groton, and routing, installing, and servicing various mechanical temporary services and systems.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Performing testing and operations in Test Facilities, COATS, Pure Water Shed, Duck Pond, Machine Shop (LPT & LET Testing), and other testing and activities
Standing crib issue point attendant ensuring correct materials are issued to testers that are in compliance with application, rating, and conformity to their intended end use
Reading and interpreting isometric, mechanical system, and test equipment drawings/diagrams for kit building and test equipment assembly
Achieving and maintaining qualifications in NAVSEA 6010, Steam Plant Clean, and Grade A
Conducting preventative maintenance of test equipment and shipboard equipment to include hydrostatic testing of Test Facilities’ hoses and operational checks and repairs of Test Facilities’ equipment
Working shipboard with mechanical testers to troubleshoot and analyze issues that arise with test equipment and support continuous improvement initiatives
Routing, installing, and servicing various mechanical temporary services and systems for Test
Using shop equipment to clean, service, repair, and fabricate test equipment (ultra-sonic sink, drill press, etc.)
Operating with the highest level of integrity and formality with strict compliance on material history and handling
Possessing a flexible schedule to accommodate major milestone and key event testing as required
Performing heavy lifting, pulling and climbing (ladders) and work in tight/confined spaces for extended periods of time
Be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma or GED
1+ years of mechanical experience
Prior military training or mechanical job experience or training from Vocational or Technical School or Community College.
Preferred:
Candidate should be Self-Motivated and technically minded with an understanding of the submarine test program
Warehousing experience and organizational skills including inventory, attention to detail, and customer service.
Possess mechanical knowledge and competencies
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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