Coast Guard Rating · Engineering
MAT Material Maintenance
Overview
Material Maintenance Chief Warrant Officers organize and supervise ship and shore repair, maintenance, damage control, and firefighting activities. They advise on repair equipment and construction materials, oversee training and records, and manage practices for procuring, storing, preserving, and using repair parts, materials, and equipment.
Core Skills
- maintenance management
- equipment lifecycle management
- reliability and availability analysis
- technical troubleshooting
- preventive and corrective maintenance planning
- safety and compliance management
- technical documentation and reporting
- shop and team supervision
- logistics coordination
- training and mentoring technicians
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Facilities Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) · Funded
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) · Funded
- Project Management Professional (PMP) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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