NEC
834A
NAMTS Valve Repair Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) operational and intermediate level maintenance procedures inspecting and repairing marine valves, valve manifolds, strainers, and other related components in support of Fleet-directed requirements. Demonstrates knowledge of operational and intermediate level repair procedures, repair and maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and proper use of industrial machinery.
Core Skills
- marine valve repair
- valve manifold maintenance
- strainer inspection
- component disassembly
- precision measurement
- industrial machine operation
- pressure testing
- quality assurance inspection
- technical drawing interpretation
Common Certifications
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- NCCER Pipefitting
- AWS Certified Welder
- ASME B31.3 Process Piping Training
- API 570 Piping Inspector
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills Machining Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 10 Hour General Industry
- NCCER Pipefitting
- Blueprint Reading for Mechanical Trades
Career Growth
- API 570 Piping Inspector
- AWS Certified Welder
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills Machining Certification
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.