Metal Worker

In the Alabama Army National Guard, the Metal Worker is a Soldier who supervises, inspects, installs, modifies, and performs maintenance on metal body components, radiators, fuel tanks, hulls, and accessories of Army watercraft and amphibious vehicles. This highly skilled Soldier is a critical member of the Guard team, helping to keep our vital transportation resources at peak capacity.

The Alabama Army National Guard is an elite group of Citizen-Soldeirs who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Guard members train part-time to be ready full-time, should their state or nation call them to serve.

Major Duties

Welds ferrous and nonferrous metals using oxyacetylene, electric arc, and inert gas welding equipmentRepairs, repaints, and installs metal body components, radiators, and fuel tanksModifies and repairs hulls and accessories of Army watercraftPerforms direct support and general support maintenance metal worker tasks

Benefits

$20,000 Enlistment BonusPaid Metalworking Training (no experience needed)A Monthly PaycheckMontgomery G.I. BillUp to 100% Tuition Assistance for CollegeStudent Loan Repayment Program – Up to $20,000 for existing student loansRetirement Benefits for Part-time ServiceLow-Cost Life Insurance (Up to $400,000 in coverage)401-K-type Savings Plan
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED)Between the ages of 17 and 42Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com for details)Ability to lift very heavy objectsNormal color visionVisual acuity of at least 20/30 in each eyeNormal visual depth perceptionTraining is provided for entry-level applicants, but civilian metalworking experience may enable applicant to bypass mandatory skill training