91E Machinist

About the role

Machinists in the Army National Guard play a crucial role in repairing, modifying, and fabricating parts for all types of equipment. Their responsibilities include operating various machine shop equipment and utilizing safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Utilize machines such as engine lathes, utility grinders, power cutoff saws, hydraulic presses, drill presses, oxyacetylene, electric arc, and inert gas welding machines
• Measure work with calipers, micrometers, and rulers
• Study blueprints or written plans of the parts to be made
• Cut metal stock using a variety of tools
• Use drill presses
• Shape and smooth parts

Requirements

• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or 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)

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Use of different metals
• Safety procedures

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

Pay

• Between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Schedule

• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training