Army MOS · Logistics
91E Allied Trades Specialist
Overview
An Allied Trades Specialist fabricates, repairs, and modifies metallic and nonmetallic parts. This specialist also supervises metalworking shop activities.
Core Skills
- metal fabrication
- CNC machining
- welding and brazing
- blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
- equipment maintenance and repair
- shop safety and OSHA compliance
- quality control and inspection
- work order management
- inventory control
- team leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CNC Lathe Operations
- CNC Lathe Programming Setup & Operations
- CNC Mill II · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI)
Career Growth
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI)
- Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
Also Common
- CNC Mill Programming Setup & Operations
- Certified Metalworking Fluids Specialists (CMFS)
What the Work Involves
- Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
- Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
- Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
- Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
Related Occupations
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Tool and Die Makers
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 91E. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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