721B - General Dynamics (GD) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Core Crew Mission Specialist

Civilian Roles Similar to General Dynamics (GD) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Core Crew Mission Specialist

Inspector, Non-Destructing Testing Technician, Non-Destructive Inspection Technician, Non-Destructive Inspector, Non-Destructive Testing Examiner, Non-Destructive Testing Specialists, Quality Assurance Specialist, Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Quality Tester

Purpose of a General Dynamics (GD) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Core Crew Mission Specialist

Wear and tear and metal fatigue can occur no matter how well the Military maintains its equipment. It is crucial that possible defects in systems and equipment are identified before anything develops into a dangerous problem.

Non-destructive testers find the smallest imperfections and take necessary corrective measures to keep the Military's equipment working safely. They utilize everything from x-rays to ultrasound to perform the job.

What a General Dynamics (GD) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Core Crew Mission Specialist Does

Advise on metals machining, welding, designing, and production problems Design, manufacture, or modify special precision tools, gauges, dies, and fixtures to facilitate metal working operations Calculate cutting speeds and settings, welding processes, and pre-heat and post-heat requirements Use manual and computer numerical controlled metal working machines, mills, and lathes to manufacture and repair cams, gears, slots, and keyways for aircraft components Assemble, disassemble, and fit component parts using machine screws, bolts, rivets, press fits, and welding techniques Inspect and maintain hand tools and metalworking machinery Determine test method and prepare fluids and parts for non-destructive inspection Compute and monitor personal exposure areas for radiographic operations, and monitor personal exposure data Perform inspection on structures, components, and systems to detect flaws such as cracks, delaminations, voids, processing defects, and heat damage Execute operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools

Training Provided for a General Dynamics (GD) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Core Crew Mission Specialist While Serving

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Non-destructive testers in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:

Methods for inspecting parts and welds Operation of X-ray and film processing equipment Operation of ultrasonic test equipment Preparation of test reports

Typical General Dynamics (GD) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Core Crew Mission Specialist Work Environment

Non-destructive testers work indoors in laboratories and aircraft hangars. They also work outdoors in shipyards and in the field.