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, and oxyacetylene, electric arc, inert gas welding machines and their associated attachments, accessories and tools
Training
Job training for an Allied Trades Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training Fort Lee, VA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place 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
Required ASVAB score
General Maintenance (GM): 98 OR General Maintenance (GM): 88 General Technical (GT): 92 Learn more about the ASVAB .
Helpful skills
- Interest in math, general science, metalworking and mechanical drawing
- Preference for working with the hands
- Ability to make things and find solutions to mechanical problems
- Ability to apply mathematical formulas
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with factories and repair shops in many industries, including the electrical product, automotive and heavy machinery industries.
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Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2025-07-02