Navy NEC · Engineering
U28A LAMPS MK III RAST Mechanical Maintenanceman
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A LAMPS MK III RAST Mechanical Maintenanceman performs organizational maintenance on the hydraulic and mechanical subassemblies of Recovery Assist, Securing and Traversing systems. The maintenanceman removes and replaces failed modules and individual 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
- Extranet Machine Tools Suite
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Hydraulic Specialist Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Fluid Power Specialist
Also Common
- IFPS Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist (CFPHS)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- API 1169 Pipeline Inspector
- Welding Inspector Certification from AWS
What the Work Involves
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
Related Occupations
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Similar Specialties
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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