Mechanic - Machinist

Mechanic - Machinist General Dynamics Electric Boat 401(k) United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown 165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map) May 09, 2026 Mechanic - Machinist Requisition

ID 2026-19033

Location US-RI-North Kingstown Seat Location EB Quonset Point Facility Trade Building Trades Shift 1st, 2nd, 3rd Security Clearance Required Approved Background Check Overview Are you mechanical... like working on cars... good at math.. then this is the position for you! The Outside Machinists are responsible for all mechanical work performed at Electric Boat. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Performing layout work to support machining, assembly and installation of components into modules that will eventually become working parts of a nuclear submarine Taking measurements with basic measuring tools and precision measuring equipment such as inside, outside and depth micrometers, dial calipers, vernier calipers and indicators Utilization of standard hand tools such as, combination wrenches, torque wrenches, screw drivers, pliers etc... Utilization of various portable and fixed machinery such as bench grinders, hand held grinders, drill presses, hand held drills, magnetic base drills, hydraulic drills, portable boring equipment, milling machines and lathes Work is performed utilizing technical work documents, blueprints, specification manuals and written or oral instruction Installation and or machining tasks generally take place within a module or on hull. Working inside tanks or confined spaces should be expected. Bench type assignments are generally rare and temporary Be part of a team that takes pride in building the worlds' most advance submarines.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Prescription Coverage Health and Wellness Programs 401K Commuter/Van Services Paid Vacation and Holidays Paid Training Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications Required:

High school diploma or equivalent OR minimum of 2 years related technical experience Available to work all shifts Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

Machine shop, millwright or mechanical assembly experience and/or related experience Strong math skills Ability to read and interpret blueprints Experience working in a manufacturing environment Metal fabrication or milling experience and military shipbuilding experience Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs Military/Navy experience Ability to use precision measuring tools, such as micrometers, dial indicators, vernier calipers, height gauges Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals Physical Qualifications Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Wet Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.