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 involve operating various machine shop equipment and utilizing tools such as lathes, drill presses, grinders, and welding gear.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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.
• 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.

Schedule

• Basic Training: 10 weeks.
• Advanced Individual Training: 13 weeks.

Pay

• Pay varies based on drill weekend earnings, which can range from $200 to $250, subject to change.