91E Machinist

DC Army National Guard; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 5,200 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Machinist trainee to operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, and welding gear. You will study blueprints and measurements to fabricate or repair parts for Army equipment, with hands-on training during Basic and Advanced Individual Training.

Ideal candidates enjoy math, metalworking, and mechanical drawing, and are ready to learn in a military setting. The program offers paid training and benefits, with drill weekend pay and pathways to civilian careers.

Qualifications

• Basic machining skills and ability to read blueprints or written plans.
• Ability to measure parts with calipers, micrometers, and rulers.
• Willingness to train and learn in a military environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine shop equipment such as lathes, grinders, and welding gear.
• Study blueprints and plans to machine or repair parts.
• Cut metal stock and shape parts to spec using appropriate tools.

Skills

Math interest

General science

Metalworking

Mechanical drawing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe operation

Drill press operation

Welding equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Description

When a Soldier needs a part made or repaired right away, they look to Machinists for assistance. Army National Guard Machinists utilize their knowledge, skills, and expertise to repair broken parts, modify old ones, or fabricate replacements for all equipment. They achieve this by operating lathes, drill presses, grinders, welding gear, and other machine shop equipment. Duties could include: working with these tools, as well as measuring work with calipers, micrometers, and rulers; studying blueprints or written plans of the parts to be made; cutting metal stock using a variety of tools; using drill presses; and shaping and smoothing parts.

Job Duties

• Utilize machines such as engine lathes, utility grinders, power cutoff saws, hydraulic presses, drill presses, oxyacetylene, electric arc, inert gas welding machines and their associated attachments, accessories, and tools

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn

• Use of different metals
• Safety procedures

Helpful Skills

• Interest in math, general science, metal working, and mechanical drawing
• Interest in making things and finding solutions to mechanical problems

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with civilian factories and repair shops in many industries, including the electrical product, automotive, and heavy machinery industries.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Machinist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in machine operation. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.