Navy NEC · Engineering
V15C Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) Phalanx Gun and ammunition Handling System (PGAHS) Repair Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The NAMTS Phalanx Gun and Ammunition Handling System repair technician performs operational and intermediate level maintenance and repairs on systems installed on naval surface and aviation platforms. The technician follows repair and maintenance standards and quality assurance specifications while properly using industrial machinery.
Core Skills
- phalanx system maintenance
- ammunition handling systems
- mechanical repair
- operational level maintenance
- intermediate level maintenance
- industrial machinery operation
- quality assurance compliance
- maintenance documentation
- equipment diagnosis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Forklift Operator Certification
- NIMS CNC Milling Level I
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Welder
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- CNC Mill II
Also Common
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) CNC Milling Level I
What the Work Involves
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Robotics Technicians
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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