PLS TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE ROLE OF HULL TECHNICIANS

[brenda walker]

Due to certain circumstances, my son is now attending A school to become a Hull Technician.
Where can I find detailed info regarding the classes he'll be taking and what will his duties be when he is deployed........thanks, Brenda

[Hoppi aka Angie]

Hull Maintenance Technician
HT Community Overview



General Description
HTs (USN and FTS) do the metal work necessary to keep all types of shipboard structures and surfaces in good condition. They also maintain shipboard plumbing and marine sanitation systems, repair small boats, operate and maintain ballast control systems, and manage the Quality Assurance Program.
What They Do
The duties performed by HT include:
installing, maintaining and repairing valves, piping, plumbing system fittings and fixtures, and marine sanitation systems.
repairing decks, structures and hulls by welding, brazing, riveting and caulking;
examining, testing welds and various shipboard structures; using radiological, ultrasonic and magnetic particle testing equipment.
fabricating with light and heavy gauge metal such as aluminum, stainless steel, sheet copper and brass, steel, sheet and corrugated iron;
heat treating, hot and cold forming of metals;
pipe cutting, threading and assembly;
repairing installed ventilation ducting;
repairing metal, wood and fiberglass boats;
installing and repairing insulation and lagging;
operating marine sanitation systems

Working Environment
Hull Technicians work in a variety of situations at sea and ashore. Sometimes their work is performed indoors in a shop environment. Other times it may be performed outdoors, frequently at sea and in all kinds of climates and weather conditions. They may work in noisy environments on some assignments. USN HT's are stationed primarily aboard USN deploying ships, FTS HT's are stationed aboard Naval Reserve Force (NRF) ships that deploy or conduct local operations
Requirements
ASVAB: VE + AR + MK + AS = 200 OR MK + AS + AO = 150

Must have normal color perception
Must have normal hearing
Security clearance required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Notes: Normal hearing required. Frequencies: 3000hz 4000hz 5000hz 6000hz Average hearing threshold level in these four frequencies must be less than 30db, with no level greater than 45db in any one frequency. If hearing level exceeds these limits, the applicant is enlistment ineligible for the rating.

http://www.npc.navy.mil/Enlisted/CommunityManagers/SurfaceEngineeri...

[brenda walker]

thanks for the info!!