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Crane Technician

General Dynamics Electric Boat
North Kingstown, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/9/2026

Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers room to grow?

 

If yes, then apply today for the position of Crane Maintenance Technician at Electric Boat where we will assist in building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world! 

 

What We Offer:

  • 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

 

Responsibilities of the Crane Technician include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Performing both mechanical and electrical/electronic inspection and repairs on cranes and various weight handling equipment assets
  • Performing routine maintenance and inspection and diagnosing and repair of both mechanical and electrical deficiencies associated with crane assets
  • Maintaining and troubleshooting load bearing/controlling components on weight bearing handling equipment 

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.


Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED or 2 years of related technical experience
  • Previous experience in a mechanic or electrical field or fabrication experience
  • Experience in analog and digital AC and DC drive controllers, motors, generators, alternators, resister banks, oil and vibration analyses equipment, etc.
  • Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
  • Must be willing to learn the proper use of various measuring instruments such as torque wrenches, dial calipers, thread and feeler gauges or other precision measuring devices
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a mechanic or electrical field or fabrication experience
  • Knowledge of solid state circuitry components and programmable logic controlling is preferred
  • electrical license is preferred
  • Basic knowledge and background relative to weight handling equipment inspection, diagnostics and repair, electrical/electronics and systems, motor circuits and motor controllers inclusive of motor brake theory and operation, VF drives, etc. is preferred
  • Basic mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance involving these types of systems as well as structural members, internal gearing and drive train types and applications of fasteners and mechanical joints is preferred
  • Use of electrical meters (analog and digital) PLC's, motor circuit analysis or other related basic electrical/electronic troubleshooting instrumentation is desirable.
  • Military/Navy experience preferred
  • Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

  • Must possess strong computer skills (MS Office suite), communication and interpersonal skills
  • Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
  • Must be attentive to detail

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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