United States Navy Employee Reviews for Machinist Mate

"I have worked for the United States Navy for 20 years. I will be separating from the Navy soon. The Navy has been adventure and I have enjoyed my time. Now that I am transitioning, I am looking forward to bring my experience and motivation to the civilian work force."

"The Navy has been a great experience."

"The Navy was an incredible stepping stone on my journey through life and I learned so much about not only the mechanical operator field of work but attention to detail and getting the job done. My 6 years on the job allowed me to grow as a worker and as a person."

"My job was ok but it just wasn't what I wanted to do for a living and now I'm trying to find that."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"The honor, being cultured. working with great people in a very significant environment."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"There are a lot of good jobs in the Navy, but working in a nuclear propulsion plant is not one of them. Find a job that still gives you time to live a life."

What don't you like about working at United States Navy?

"The command looks out for their best interest and not the interest of the people they are supposed to support. Long days and hours."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stop over thinking everything. Keep it basic and get the job done right without all the needless run around."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"I really liked the fast paced environment and how we all worked as a team to get the job done."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I think it is a great experience that everyone should give a chance."

What don't you like about working at United States Navy?

"I didn't really like being away from family for long periods of time, but I dealt with it because it was worth it in the end."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"In my opinion there is really nothing I can suggest, I agree with the way that they run things."

"I enjoyed the work I did but didn't care for the work environment."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"I liked working in a field that was challenging and required a full understanding of what I was doing."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"There really isn't an interview process for the U.S. Navy. You just have to pick what you want to do, based on the results of the test you are required to take."

What don't you like about working at United States Navy?

"I didn't care for the environment that I was required to work in. The people that I worked for were not approachable."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Simply to be approachable. I don't like working for people who are not open to suggestion or criticism."

"Don't do it."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"In port the hours are great. There are great benefits also."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's all about the paperwork. Stick with it and listen to the recruiter."

What don't you like about working at United States Navy?

"At sea you could be gone for 7 months at a time."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They need to treat the lower enlisted with more respect and listen to them more."

"This was a learning experience."

"I enjoyed the travel and work."