Artillery Mechanic: Paid Training, Benefits & Skills

DC Army National Guard; Caguas (PR); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking an Artillery Mechanic to supervise and perform maintenance on self-propelled field artillery cannon systems, including automotive subsystems. You will learn to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, test, and adjust damaged equipment.

Through training you’ll gain skills in electrical and mechanical systems, schematics, and test equipment, paving the way for civilian opportunities in related electronic and missile occupations.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to enlist in the Army National Guard.
• High school diploma or GED required or pending graduation.
• Willingness to learn maintenance on complex artillery systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair self-propelled field artillery cannon systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance.
• Learn and apply electrical, mechanical, and electronic troubleshooting.

Skills

Electronic test equipment

Electrical systems

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Schematics/blueprints

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking an Artillery Mechanic to supervise and perform maintenance on self-propelled field artillery cannon systems, including automotive subsystems. You will learn to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, test, and adjust damaged equipment.

Through training you’ll gain skills in electrical and mechanical systems, schematics, and test equipment, paving the way for civilian opportunities in related electronic and missile occupations.