Navy Enlisted Hull Technician

Navy Enlisted Hull TechnicianNavy Enlisted Hull TechnicianHTs or hull technicians do the metal work thats necessary to keep all types of shipboard structures and their surfaces in good condition. These technicians also maintain shipboard plumbing and kriegsmarine sanitation systems. They repair small boats, operate and maintain ballast control systems, and manage the Quality Assurance Program. Duties Performed by Hull Technicians Installing, maintaining, and repairing valves, piping, plumbing system fittings and fixtures, and marine sanitation systemsRepairing decks, structures, and hulls through welding, brazing, riveting or caulkingExamining, testing welds, and various shipboard structures using radiological, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle testing equipmentFabricating with light and heavy gauge metal such as aluminum, stainless steel, sheet copper, sheet brass, steel, sheet, and corrugated ironHeat treating in hot and cold forming of metals Pipe cutting, threading, and assem blyRepairing installed ventilation ductingRepairing metal, wood and fiberglass boatsInstalling and repairing insulation and laggingOperating marine sanitation systems WorkEnvironment Hull technicians work in a variety of situations both at sea and ashore. Sometimes their work is performed indoors in a shop environment, but at other times it mightbe performed outdoors, frequently at sea and in all kinds of climates and weather conditions. HTs might work in noisy environments on some assignments. USN HTs are stationed primarily aboard USN deploying ships, whilefull-time support (FTS) HTs are typically stationed aboard Naval Reserve Force (NRF) ships that deploy or conduct local operations. Training and Other Requirements This position requires attending a job school for a period of eight weeks at Great Lakes, Illinois. AnASVAB score of VE AR MK AS 200 or MK AS AO 150 is required. Secret security clearance is required. Applicants must additionally have normal vision colo r perception. They must have normal hearing and be U.S. citizens. The hearing requirement is tested at frequencies of 3000hz, 4000hz, 5000hz, and 6000hz. Your average hearing threshold level in these four frequencies must be less than 30db with no level greater than 45db in any one frequency. If an applicants hearing level exceeds these limits, he is ineligible for the rating. Sub-Specialties and Manning Levels Sub-specialties available for this rating include theNavy Enlisted Classification Codes for HT. Manning levels can change from time to time. An explanation of manning levels for this rating can be found in theCREO listing. Advancement kompetenzprofil Advancement andpromotionopportunities and career progression are directly linked to a ratings manning level. For example, personnel in undermanned ratings have greater promotion opportunity than those in overmanned ratings. Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating First Sea Tour 54 monthsFirst Shore Tour 36 monthsSecond Sea Tour 54 monthsSecond Shore Tour 36 monthsThird Sea Tour 36 monthsThird Shore Tour 36 monthsFourth Sea Tour 36 monthsForth Shore Tour 36 months Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement. Much of the above information is courtesy of the Navy Personnel Command.