Minimum three years in related experience or three years in any of the following U. S. Navy ratings: MM, En, BT or MR are required.
Must have training in machine shop, hardware alignment and blueprint reading.
Must have ability to use hand tools and to read technical manuals.
Must have ability to work at heights and confined spaces, access and move around ships safely.
Must have the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, written instructions/ technical manuals.
Must read have the ability to read and comprehend hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
Must be capable assembling/ installing complex mechanical systems, while meeting alignment criteria of systems and equipment.
Proficient in use of precision measurement tools.
Must understand both Imperial and Metric measuring systems.
Must have shop mathematic skills, with understanding of geometry, trigonometry, and work with decimals and fractions.
Ability to safely use hand and power tools and portable machining tools.
Color vision.
Frequent to continuous lifting of machining tools and equipment, up to 50 lbs.
Standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing, hearing and occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions, as needed.
Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee's work area.