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Preventative Maintenance Mechanic - Shipyard Test Organization

General Dynamics Electric Boat
401(k)
United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown
165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 09, 2026

Preventative Maintenance Mechanic - Shipyard Test Organization





Requisition ID
2026-17684

Location
US-RI-North Kingstown

Seat Location
EB Quonset Point Facility

Trade
Manufacturing Support/Trades

Shift
1st, 2nd, 3rd

Security Clearance Required
Secret

Number of Openings
1



Overview

Are you seeking a change in your career? Feel like making an impact in support of our nation?

This is your opportunity to join a team manufacturing one of the most technologically advanced and highest priority assets for our United States Navy - The Ballistic Missile Submarine Class. Your ability to contribute and assist this team will be built off of your past experiences combined with our building block training modules.

Benefits

    Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • 401K
  • Commuter/Van Services
  • Paid Vacation and holidays
  • Paid training
  • Advancement Opportunities

Learn more at gdeb.com/careers

Electric Boat looks forward to you joining the next generation of shipbuilders! Apply Today!

Overview:

The Quonset Point Test department (972) is hiring Preventive Maintenance (PM) Mechanics, reporting to the Supervisor of PM. These mechanics perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance on ship's components in accordance with various specifications, technical manuals, drawings and procedures. Candidates must be able to safely operate electrical and mechanical test equipment and hand tools on board submarine modules under construction.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Monitoring and documenting PM component location and status changes
  • Validating database information against ship's hardware/components
  • Assisting in the planning and scheduling of PM activities
  • Reviewing PM records for completeness and accuracy
  • Performing and documenting PM activities (once qualified) per PM work orders

This is an hourly position located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.



Qualifications

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED OR 2+ years of related technical experience
  • Experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems including motors, pumps and transformers
  • Able to work in confined spaces and in areas that are not climate controlled
  • Ability to read, interpret and work from schematics, wiring diagrams and complex manufacturing blueprints
  • Competency with Electric Boat procedures, technical manuals, shipyard procedures and test documents
  • Able and available to work all assigned shifts and extended hours, as business needs dictate
  • Individuals will be required to possess their own basic hand tools
  • Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense.

Preferred:

  • Military experience
  • Previous electrical test experience
  • Vocational, Technical, Community College or appropriate Apprenticeship programs
  • Troubleshooting experience


Skills

  • Strong computer and mathematical skills (percentages, decimals and division)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals


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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