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The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers.
- You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position.
- You must be between the ages of 17-34.
- You must have a GED or High School Diploma.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder.
- Must meet Army Height and weight standards.
Overview:
The allied trade specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing the fabrication, repair, and modification of metallic and nonmetallic parts. They operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other machine shop equipment.
Job Duties:
Fabricate, repair, and modify metallic and nonmetallic parts.
Utilize such machines 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.
Training:
Job training for an allied trade specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in machine operation.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Machine types, setup, and operation.
- Use of different metals.
- Safety procedures.
Helpful Skills:
- Interest in math, general science, metalworking, and mechanical drawing.
- Preference for working with the hands.
- Making things and finding solutions to mechanical problems.
- Ability to apply mathematical formulas.