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91E Allied Trade Specialist

As an Allied Trade Specialist, you’ll supervise the fabrication, repair, and modification of metallic and nonmetallic parts to ensure the Army’s equipment is operating reliably. You’ll operate lathes, drilling presses, grinders, welding machines, and other machine shop equipment while also serving as a welder. You will train to select the materials, tools, and equipment to do the job, and learn how to operate fabrication machines.

ASVABGM 98, or GM 88 and GT 95
Training10 weeks of Basic Training + 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
Physical demandsSignificant
ClearanceNo security-clearance requirement is listed on the current public GoArmy profile

What the job involves

Typical duties

  • As an Allied Trade Specialist, you’ll supervise the fabrication, repair, and modification of metallic and nonmetallic parts to ensure the Army’s equipment is operating reliably.
  • You’ll operate lathes, drilling presses, grinders, welding machines, and other machine shop equipment while also serving as a welder.
  • You will train to select the materials, tools, and equipment to do the job, and learn how to operate fabrication machines.

Transferable experience

Skills learned

Maintenance & RepairsWelding & Power Tool OperationsFabrication Machine OperationsInterest in machines and mechanicsWorking with handsProblem solving and troubleshooting

Education insight

Training may support future education.

Estimated potential recommendation range: 3–12 semester hours.

EnlistReady estimate based on the longest training segment stated in the current public profile (19 weeks). Actual recommendations appear on an individual Joint Services Transcript and each college decides what it will accept and how credits apply.

Related degree ideas

  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Technology

Civilian connection

Potential civilian jobs related to 91E experience.

Military experience does not guarantee civilian employment or a salary outcome. Requirements vary by employer, location, education, certification, licensing, and experience.

Potential role

Automotive Mechanic

Illustrative salary information: $45,000–$100,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and required credentials

Example employers: Fleet operators, Equipment manufacturers, Maintenance contractors

Credential note: A civilian license, certification, academy, or employer-approved credential may be required.

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Potential role

Industrial Machinery Mechanic

Illustrative salary information: $45,000–$100,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and required credentials

Example employers: Fleet operators, Equipment manufacturers, Maintenance contractors

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Potential role

Metal Manufacturing Machinist

Illustrative salary information: $45,000–$100,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and required credentials

Example employers: Fleet operators, Equipment manufacturers, Maintenance contractors

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