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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