Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
U54A
Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) General Shipboard Welder/Brazer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs NAMTS operational and intermediate level maintenance procedures in welding plate or pipe and insert or face feed brazing. Demonstrates knowledge of operational and intermediate level repair procedures, repair and maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and proper use of industrial machinery.
Core Skills
- plate and pipe welding
- brazing operations
- welding procedure compliance
- industrial machine operation
- shipboard repair methods
- quality assurance inspection
- maintenance documentation
- thermal cutting and fabrication
- worksite safety control
Common Certifications
- AWS Certified Welder
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- ASME Section IX Welder Qualification
- NCCER Welding Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- National Association of Corrosion Engineers (AMPP) Coating Inspector Program
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Welding Level 1
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- AWS Certified Welder
- Blueprint Reading for Welders course
Career Growth
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- ASME Section IX Welder Qualification
- NCCER Welding Level 3
- Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.