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Maintenance Mechanic
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A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$49,878 / year median in Rhode Island
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic General Dynamics Electric Boat tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown 165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map) Sep 03, 2026 Maintenance Mechanic Requisition
ID 2026-19621
Location US-RI-North Kingstown Seat Location EB Quonset Point Facility Trade Maintenance Shift 2nd, 3rd Security Clearance Required Approved Background Check Overview 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 Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems/ components. This technician will be working on CNC controlled cutting and pressing equipment as well as robotics.
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 industrial maintenance technicians experienced with PLC, Robotics, TwinCat and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and the capability to address day-to-day issues
The ability to work with others and independently in a fast paced environment is crucial
Willingness to further one's knowledge base and skillset in a growing company with specialized equipment is necessary
Having the ability to follow procedural compliance and engineered procedures is necessary.
Attention to detail is necessary. This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications Required:
High school diploma or equivalent 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
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
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
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.
Proven robotics experience (Panasonic, Sinumerik, Fanuc)
CMMS
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Military Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key to this role
Attention to detail
The ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Previous experience with PLC's to include effectively diagnosing analog and digital field components, along with input/output devices.
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.
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, 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 Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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