Machinist – Paid Training, Earn While You Learn

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

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.