Navy NEC · Engineering
835A NAMTS Watertight Closure Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A NAMTS watertight closure maintenance technician performs periodic inspections of doors, hatches, and scuttles under prescribed safety and preventive maintenance procedures. The technician removes, installs, tests, assembles, replaces, and reassembles watertight closures, gaskets, and related components.
Core Skills
- watertight door maintenance
- hatch and scuttle repair
- gasket replacement
- closure alignment
- pressure and leak testing
- preventive maintenance
- mechanical component assembly
- shipboard safety compliance
- maintenance inspection
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Millwright
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- AWS Certified Welder
- Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
Also Common
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- American Welding Society Certified Welder
What the Work Involves
- Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
- Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
- Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Related Occupations
- Glaziers
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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