Navy NEC · Engineering
U34A NAMTS Outside Machinist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A NAMTS Outside Machinist performs intermediate-level maintenance on main propulsion systems, equipment, and auxiliary machinery to meet Fleet-directed requirements. The machinist follows repair and maintenance standards, applies quality assurance specifications, and properly uses maintenance industrial machinery.
Core Skills
- marine propulsion maintenance
- auxiliary machinery repair
- shaft and coupling alignment
- diesel engine troubleshooting
- mechanical inspection
- intermediate level repair
- industrial equipment operation
- maintenance quality assurance
- technical procedure compliance
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
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- ASE T2 Diesel Engines
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Career Growth
- ABYC Diesel Engines and Support Systems Certification
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
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.
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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