Army MOS · Engineering
914A Allied Trades Warrant Officer
Overview
Allied trades warrant officers supervise machine tool operations, metalworking, automotive component repair, body repair, painting, welding, woodworking, and the recovery of wheeled or tracked vehicles and equipment. They direct shop layout, supply, scheduling, workflow, personnel, training, quality control, technical procedures, and maintenance operating procedures.
Core Skills
- maintenance shop management
- metalworking and fabrication
- CNC and machine tool operations oversight
- technical troubleshooting
- quality assurance and inspections
- workload planning and scheduling
- safety and risk management
- technical drawing and blueprint interpretation
- inventory and supply management
- training and mentoring technicians
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- Apple Safari
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Extensible markup language XML
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CNC Lathe Operations
- CNC Lathe Programming Setup & Operations
- CNC Mill II · Funded · STAR
- CNC Mill Operations · Funded · STAR
- CNC Mill Programming Setup & Operations
Career Growth
- Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) · Funded · STAR
- Grinding I
- Grinding II (Cylindrical)
- Measurement, Materials, and Safety
What the Work Involves
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
- Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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