Maintenance Mechanic

North Kingstown, RI Electric Marine Full-time Posted Sep 28, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic, full-time, on-site in North Kingstown, RI, in the Electric Marine sector.

Overview

Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow?

If yes, then apply today for the position of Maintenance Technician at Electric Boat where we will assist in building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world!

What We Offer:

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K plan with up to 6% employer match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services/Ripta

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Growth Opportunities

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems/components.

The technician reports directly to the maintenance operations supervisor and must possess the ability to maintain relationships with production and vendors

Looking for well-trained technicians experienced with PLC and electrical troubleshooting and the capability to address day-to-day issues

The ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics

Develops and evaluates new technologies or methods (mechanics, hydraulics, algorithms, software, etc.)

The ability to work with others and independently in a fast paced environment is crucial

Willingness to further one’s knowledge base and skill-set in a growing company with specialized equipment is necessary

Having the ability to follow procedural compliance and engineered procedures is a must

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

Qualifications

Required:

HS Diploma or GED OR 2 plus years of related technical experience

2+ years of facilities/machine maintenance experience

Employee may be required to work overtime and/or stay into a later shift to return equipment to service

Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required

A basic understanding of electrical systems to include 600 volt and below including various control voltage

Working from ladders and lifts while wearing fall protection

Must be available to work all shifts

Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

Specific trade licensing e.g. Electrical, HVAC/refrigeration

Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

Knowledge of hydraulic system component diagnostics, repair and failure analysis of valves, stacks, pistons, and rams in excess of 5000 PSI operating pressure

Past mechanical/electrical or hydraulic trade school or apprenticeship

Past Robotic equipment repair experience

Military/Navy experience

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key to this role

Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Previous experience with PLC’s to include effectively diagnosing analog and digital field components, along with input/output devices

Experience using various types of diagnostic tools and meters to include volt meters, amp meters, resistive measuring devices, meggers, data loggers, micrometers, calipers, test gauges, and temperature measuring devices

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, 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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