Navy NEC · Engineering
U68A Steering Gear Systems Mechanical Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Steering Gear Systems Mechanical Technician operates and troubleshoots shipboard steering systems. This technician performs organizational or intermediate preventive and corrective maintenance on those systems.
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- SAP software
- BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
- Extranet Machine Tools Suite
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Fluid Power Society Certified Fluid Power Specialist
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- NCCER Millwright
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
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.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Related Occupations
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Multiple 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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