Army
ENGINEERING

MOS

914A

Allied Trades Warrant Officer

Description

Supervises setup, maintenance, and operation of machine tools used to make or repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machinery; applies knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout machinery procedures; manages service section shop engaged in metalworking, automotive component repair, and the allied trades; supervises personnel who operate general or specialized metalworking machines such as lathes and turning machines; supervises automotive body repair and painting, glass, plastic, machine, canvas, leather, welding, and woodworking shop activities and the recovery of all types of wheeled or track vehicles or equipment; controls work quality by instruction of subordinates and inspection of work in progress and completed work; interprets regulations, orders, and specifications and demonstrates correct procedures; plans shop layout; conducts training and orientation of personnel in technical procedures and equipment innovations; directs shop operations, including supply, scheduling, work flow, and personnel management; uses automated and manual systems in managing supplies of repair parts, tools, fuel, and technical publications; prepares, implements, and maintains standard operating procedures for management of maintenance activities; may be employed as a service school instructor; performs other officer-level duties required by mission of the unit to which assigned.

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
  • process improvement and lean practices
  • documentation and reporting
  • cross-functional coordination
  • root cause analysis

Common Certifications

  • AWS Certified Welder
  • NCCER Machinist Certification
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
  • Journeyman Machinist
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Professional Engineer (PE) - Mechanical (pathway)
  • Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)

Civilian Career Paths

  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.