Navy NEC · Engineering
827A Rubber and Plastics Worker
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Rubber and Plastics Worker fabricates, repairs, replaces, and modifies rubber and plastic equipment parts. This worker compounds and processes materials, operates mixing, heating, molding, pressing, and shaping machinery, and performs routine maintenance on ship machinery.
Core Skills
- rubber compounding
- plastic forming and molding
- industrial machine operation
- polymer material handling
- part fabrication and repair
- heat and pressure processing
- dimensional quality control
- equipment maintenance
- industrial workplace safety
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Certified Manufacturing Associate
- NIMS Measurement, Materials, and Safety Certification
- SPE Certified Plastics Technologist (CPT)
Career Growth
- American Society for Quality Certified Quality Technician
- AWS Certified Welder
- NIMS CNC Mill Operations Certification
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
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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