NTO Test-Mechanic - 2nd shift

NTO Test-Mechanic - 2nd shift General Dynamics Electric Boat United States, Connecticut, Groton May 16, 2026 NTO Test-Mechanic - 2nd shift Requisition

ID 2026-19061

Location US-CT-Groton Seat Location EB Groton Shipyard Trade Building Trades Shift 2nd Security Clearance Required Secret Overview This posting is for a 2nd 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 2nd 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, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.