Machinist - Part Time Weekend
National Guard OMD · Johnston, Iowa · Posted Jun 30, 2026
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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. studying blueprints or written plans of the parts to be made; cutting metal stock using a variety of tools; and shaping and smoothing parts.
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
Interest in math, general science, metal working, and mechanical drawing
- Interest in making things and finding solutions to mechanical problems
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with civilian factories and repair shops in many industries, including the electrical product, automotive, and heavy machinery industries.
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. 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. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Paid training
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- Bonuses, if applicable
- Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 metal worker fabricator precision production