738B

Combined Torpedo MK48 Heavyweight Technician

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

Description

Provide the maintenance technician with the knowledge and skills to perform preventative and basic corrective maintenance at the Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) level in support of the MK48 Heavyweight Torpedo program.

Core Skills

torpedo system maintenance
intermediate level repair
electromechanical troubleshooting
preventive maintenance
component inspection
test equipment operation
technical manual compliance
quality assurance
maintenance records

Common Certifications

IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
IPC-A-610 Certified Specialist
Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
CompTIA A+
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
FLEET MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

CompTIA A+
Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
IPC-A-610 Certified Specialist
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III
Project Management Professional (PMP)

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