Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
U68A
Steering Gear Systems Mechanical Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs Organizational or Intermediate Level Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) on shipboard steering systems to include operation and troubleshooting.
Core Skills
- steering gear maintenance
- hydraulic systems
- mechanical troubleshooting
- rudder control systems
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- fluid power diagnostics
- alignment and adjustment
- equipment operation
- casualty response
Common Certifications
- Fluid Power Society Certified Fluid Power Specialist
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- NCCER Millwright
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Fluid power fundamentals course
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Hydraulic Systems Maintenance course
Career Growth
- Fluid Power Society Certified Fluid Power Specialist
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- NCCER Millwright
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
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.