Artillery Mechanic: Learn Electronics & Earn While You Learn

National Guard; Morgantown (WV); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army National Guard offers a path to become an Artillery Mechanic responsible for supervising and maintaining self-propelled field artillery cannon weapon systems, including automotive, turret, fire control, and chemical protection subsystems.

You will learn to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, test, and adjust damaged equipment while earning a regular paycheck. Basic 10 weeks and Advanced Individual Training of 15 weeks prepare you for civilian tech roles in electronic/mechanical fields.

Qualifications

• Learn electronic and mechanical principles foundational to artillery systems.
• Use electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Understand schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain diesel power plants, engines, fuel systems, and cooling systems on artillery weapon systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform unit maintenance on carriage-mounted armament and fire control systems.

Skills

Electronic principles

Mechanical principles

Test equipment use

Schematics & drawings

Job description

The Army National Guard offers a path to become an Artillery Mechanic responsible for supervising and maintaining self-propelled field artillery cannon weapon systems, including automotive, turret, fire control, and chemical protection subsystems.

You will learn to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, test, and adjust damaged equipment while earning a regular paycheck. Basic 10 weeks and Advanced Individual Training of 15 weeks prepare you for civilian tech roles in electronic/mechanical fields.