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- Paid Vacation and holidays
- Paid training
- Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
- Advancement Opportunities
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The Quonset Point Test department, D972, is hiring electrical technicians to perform acceptance testing in support of Virginia and Columbia class submarine construction.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Use of electrical test equipment such as volt/ohm/multi-function meters, power supplies, light sources, etc.
- Continuity checks of copper and fiber optic cabling
- Insulation resistance & megger testing
- Ground verification
- Tag out of electrical equipment
- Work with energized and de-energized circuits
- Inspection of cable marking, termination, and installation
- Recording of data in accordance with technical work documents
- Troubleshooting of test failures, followed by authoring of resolutions for Trades
- Work individually or as part of a team
- Work in as well as promote a safety conscious environment
This work will be performed both in the shop and onboard submarines under construction. Technicians are trained and required to obtain electrical test director qualification.
This is a SECOND SHIFT hourly position located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Working knowledge of electrical and/or electronic theory
- Able to work in confined spaces and in areas that are not climate controlled
- 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:
- 2+ years experience in a relevant electrical occupation
- Prior testing and/or military experience
- Troubleshooting experience
- Familiarity with procedures and electrical drawings
- Ability to communicate and understand technical language
Skills:
- Basic math skills including percentages, decimals and division
- Competency in understanding and following procedures
- Willingness to learn new processes, techniques, and exposure to unique equipment designs
- Strong communication, reading comprehension, computer and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
- Positive attitude
Physical Qualifications:Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes:Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet