Allied Trade Specialist - U.S. Army Recruiting - Albany Battalion : Job Details

THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE Being an Allied Trade specialist in the United States Army is a great opportunity to get all the training you need, as well as job experience for the civilian world! 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 partsUtilize 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 Training for an allied trade specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Some of the skills youll learn are:Machine types, setup and operationUse of different metalsSafety procedures PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program 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.Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Future Civilian Careers AT&T, Inc.Hewlett- Packard CompanyKraft Foods Global, IncSears Holdings CompanyTime Customer Service, Inc.Walgreen Co.Home DepotCompensationPaid trainingSalary PayHousing and meal allowance for full-time positions30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays401(K) type savings planFull-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family membersLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of collegeTuition Assistance - up to $4500 per yearStudent Loan Repayment - up to $65,000 in college loan repaymentSigning bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonusesIn order to meet the minimum qualifications, you must:Be under 35 years oldBe a US Citizen or Hold at least permanent residence (I-551/Greed Card)Have a High School Diploma/GEDHave no major medical issuesHave no major law violations (Felony level)Required Qualifications:17 years or olderLegally authorized to work in the United StatesBackground check.