Navy NEC · Engineering
V62B 5"/54 Caliber Gun System MK-45 MOD 2 Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The 5-inch/54-caliber Gun System MK-45 MOD 2 Maintenance Technician operates and maintains the MK-45 MOD 2 gun mount. The technician uses general and special-purpose electronic test equipment to perform organizational-level maintenance.
Core Skills
- naval gun mount maintenance
- electronic test equipment operation
- organizational level maintenance
- fault isolation
- hydraulic and mechanical repair
- weapons system inspection
- technical manual interpretation
- preventive maintenance
- ordnance safety
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Bentley MicroStation
- C
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
What the Work Involves
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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