Machinist
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description
When a Soldier needs a part made or repaired right away, they look to Machinists for assistance. Army National Guard Machinists utilize their knowledge, skills, and expertise to repair broken parts, modify old ones, or fabricate replacements for all equipment. They achieve this by operating lathes, drill presses, grinders, welding gear, and other machine shop equipment, measuring work with calipers, micrometers, and rulers, studying blueprints or written plans of the parts to be made, cutting metal stock using a variety of tools, and shaping and smoothing parts.
Job Duties- Utilize machines such as engine lathes, utility grinders, power cutoff saws, hydraulic presses, drill presses, oxyacetylene, electric arc, inert gas welding machines and their associated attachments, accessories, and tools.
- Operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, welding gear, and other machine shop equipment.
- Measure work with calipers, micrometers, and rulers.
- Study blueprints or written plans of parts to be made.
- Cut metal stock using a variety of tools.
- Shape and smooth parts.
- Use of different metals
- Safety procedures
- Interest in math, general science, metal working, and mechanical drawing
- Interest in making things and finding solutions to mechanical problems
In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for a Machinist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in machine operation.
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
- Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a 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 for details)
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