Navy NEC · Engineering

737B SSN 719-773 Submarine Vertical Launch System Tube Maintenance Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

An SSN 719 through 773 Submarine Vertical Launch System Tube Maintenance Technician operates submarine vertical launch tube components unique to SSN 719 through 773 class ships. The technician performs preventive maintenance and basic corrective maintenance on those components.

Core Skills

  • vertical launch system maintenance
  • submarine mechanical systems
  • preventive maintenance
  • corrective repair
  • component inspection
  • hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • technical manual use
  • maintenance documentation
  • operational readiness testing

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • C++
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software

Civilian Career Paths

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fleet Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Career Growth

  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
  • CNC Mill Operations
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Also Common

  • National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) CNC Mill Operations
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

What the Work Involves

  • Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
  • Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Inspect parts for surface defects.

Related Occupations

  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
  • Avionics Technicians
  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians
  • Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

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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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