One to three years related work experience.
Mechanical aptitude and skills. Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade.
Has working knowledge of shipboard mechanical systems (repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments and troubleshooting) and blue print reading.
Ability to use such precision measuring instruments as height gauges, depth gauges, calipers, verniers, lay-out tools, tachometers, thermometers, vibration indicators
Ability to read, understand and interpret layouts, blueprints and other technical specifications in standard English text.
Able to read, hear, and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Able to obtain and maintain access to military and government installations and private shipyards.
Frequent standing, sitting, walking, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms.
Regular communication (hearing/speaking).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and ability to see details at a distance.
Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships).
Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position and to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects of varying sizes.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.
Able to perceive and distinguish normal range of colors.
May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.