Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
U59A
Deck Systems Mechanical Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs organizational mechanical maintenance on the various deck equipment and systems to include Amphibious Assault, Boat Handling, UNREP, Anchoring and Hull Outfitting Equipment.
Core Skills
- deck equipment mechanical maintenance
- hydraulic systems
- pneumatic systems
- mechanical inspection
- boat handling equipment
- anchoring machinery
- underway replenishment equipment
- preventive maintenance
- mechanical fault isolation
Common Certifications
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- NCCER Millwright
- Hydraulics Technician Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Fluid Power Specialist
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Millwright Level 1
- Hydraulics Technician course
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- NCCER Millwright Level 3
- Certified Fluid Power Specialist
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
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.