Test Facilities Mechanic

D237 Test Services and Support Mechanic

The D237 Test Services and Support Mechanic is responsible to support the performance of the Steam and Electric Plant (S&EP), and Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Test programs for the VIRGINIA Class and COLUMBIA Class in Groton, and routing, installing, and servicing various mechanical temporary services and systems.

• Perform testing and operations in Test Facilities, COATS, Pure Water Shed, Duck Pond, Machine Shop (LPT & LET Testing), and other testing activities.
• Act as crib issue point attendant ensuring correct materials are issued to testers in compliance with application, rating, and conformity to their intended end use.
• Read and interpret isometric, mechanical system, and test equipment drawings/diagrams for kit building and test equipment assembly.
• Achieve and maintain qualifications in NAVSEA 6010, Steam Plant Clean, and Grade
  
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• Conduct preventative maintenance of test equipment and shipboard equipment, including hydrostatic testing of Test Facilities’ hoses and operational checks and repairs of Test Facilities’ equipment.
• Work shipboard with mechanical testers to troubleshoot and analyze issues that arise with test equipment and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Route, install, and service various mechanical temporary services and systems for Test.
• Use shop equipment to clean, service, repair, and fabricate test equipment (ultrasonic sink, drill press, etc.).
• Operate with the highest level of integrity and formality with strict compliance on material history and handling.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate major milestone and key event testing as required.
• Perform heavy lifting, pulling, and climbing (ladders) and work in tight/confined spaces for extended periods of time.
• Obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

• High School diploma or GED or 2 years of related technical experience.
• 5+ years of mechanical experience.
• Prior military training or mechanical job experience, or training from vocational or technical school or community college.

• Self‑motivated and technically minded with an understanding of the submarine test program.
• Warehousing experience and organizational skills including inventory, attention to detail, and customer service.
• Possess mechanical knowledge and competencies.

• Climbing, crawling, heavy lifting, kneeling, light lifting, medium lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, twisting.

• Acids or alkalis, cold, dry, dusty, fumes, hot, inside, noise, oily, outside, wet.