Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

U28A

LAMPS MK III RAST Mechanical Maintenanceman

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs organizational maintenance on Recovery Assist, Securing and Traversing (RAST) system hydraulic and mechanical subassemblies. Removes and replaces failed modules and piece parts.

Core Skills

  • hydraulic system maintenance
  • mechanical component replacement
  • shipboard equipment alignment
  • preventive maintenance
  • corrective maintenance
  • fault isolation
  • technical manual interpretation
  • precision measurement
  • maintenance documentation

Common Certifications

  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
  • Hydraulics Certification from the International Fluid Power Society
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
  • API 1169 Pipeline Inspector
  • Welding Inspector Certification from AWS

Civilian Career Paths

  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
  • International Fluid Power Society Hydraulic Specialist Certification
  • Blueprint Reading for Machinists and Maintenance Technicians

Career Growth

  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
  • Certified Fluid Power Specialist (CFPS)

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.