NEC
765A
Physical/Dimensional Calibration Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs third echelon (MIRCS, FMCL, NCL) level duties involving physical, mechanical, plane and angular measurements and calibration, including flow and temperature measurement and calibration. Aligns, inspects, repairs, troubleshoots, modifies, and calibrates electro/mechanical test and monitoring systems (TAMS) using calibration and working standards.
Core Skills
- dimensional measurement
- mechanical calibration
- angular measurement
- flow and temperature calibration
- electromechanical system alignment
- calibration standard control
- measurement uncertainty analysis
- test equipment troubleshooting
- metrology recordkeeping
Common Certifications
- ASQ Calibration Technician
- ASQ Quality Technician
- NCSL International Certified Calibration Technician
- ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Auditor Certification
- AAMI Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
- CompTIA A+
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASQ Calibration Technician preparation course
- Dimensional metrology fundamentals course
- ISO/IEC 17025 fundamentals course
- CompTIA A+
Career Growth
- ASQ Calibration Technician
- ASQ Quality Technician
- NCSL International Certified Calibration Technician
- ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Auditor Certification
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
2P0X1
Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory
Air Force
94H
Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist
Army
2871
Calibration Technician
Marine Corps
2874
Metrology Technician
Marine Corps
6492
Aviation Precision Measurement Equipment (PME) Calibration/Repair Technician, IMA
Marine Corps
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.