91P Artillery Mechanic
Company: Army National Guard
Location: Maxwelton
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
The Army National Guard relies on Soldiers to test and maintain
electrical systems for its ground weapons systems. As an Artillery
Mechanic in the Army National Guard, you will supervise and perform
maintenance on all self-propelled field artillery cannon weapon
systems, including automotive, turret, fire control, and chemical
protection subsystems.
You will learn how to maintain these systems; troubleshoot and
diagnose equipment malfunctions; and repair, test, and adjust
damaged equipment.
Job Duties
• Maintain diesel power plants/packs, compression ignition engines
and engine fuel systems, air induction systems, exhaust systems,
cooling systems, engine starting and charging systems, and track
hull electrical
• Diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot and perform other unit
maintenance on carriage-mounted armament, associated fire control
and related systems, and components on all self-propelled field
artillery weapon systems
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
• Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts
• Use of electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment
• Operation, testing, and maintenance of specific types of weapons
systems
• Understanding schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring
diagrams
Helpful Skills
• Preference for working with electronic or electrical
equipment
• Ability to do work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
• Interest in working with weapons
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience
to enjoy a civilian career as an electronic mechanic, an avionics
technician, or a missile facility system mechanic with civilian
firms that design, build, and test weapons for the military.
Earn While You Learn
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 an Artillery Mechanic consists of 10 weeks of
Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 15
weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent
in the classroom and part in the field.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
Requirements
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to
change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most
up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS
availability.
Other Job Information
Job ID: 9276
ZIP Code: 24957
Job Category: Mechanic and Maintenance
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Electrical
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