Navy Rating · Engineering
MR Machinery Repairman
Overview
A Machinery Repairman operates machine tools to manufacture replacement parts for engines, propulsion systems, auxiliary systems, and other equipment. Machinery Repairmen use computer numerically controlled machines, computer aided design, lathes, mills, grinders, saws, drill presses, portable machinery, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
Core Skills
- precision machining and fabrication
- computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine operation
- computer-aided design (CAD) and technical drawing interpretation
- use of lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses
- equipment maintenance and repair
- mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- tolerance measurement and quality control
- shop safety and risk management
- work order and maintenance documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Management
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CNC Lathe Operations
- CNC Lathe Programming Setup & Operations
- CNC Mill Operations · Funded
- CNC Mill Programming Setup & Operations
- Certified Vibration Analyst: Category I · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Vibration Analyst: Category II · Funded
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- CNC Mill II
- Certified Control Systems Technician: Level I (CCST-I)
- Certified Control Systems Technician Master: Level III (CCST-III)
Also Common
- Diemaking II
What the Work Involves
- Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
- Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
- Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
- Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
Related Occupations
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Tool and Die Makers
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into MR. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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