Machinist

MOS 2161, Machinist (GySgt to Pvt)
 
     a.  Summary.  Machinists perform various duties incident to fabrication, repair or modification of engineer, motor transport, weapons, and accessories.  Duties include selection of proper stock and set up of work on lathes, shapes, milling machines, internal and external grinders, drill presses, saws and cylinder, or line-boring machines machinists work from sketches, diagrams, blueprints, written specifications, or oral instructions.  The control of quality and accuracy is met by the machinists use of precision measuring devices to include micrometers, vernier gauges, and various other gauges and the subsequent adjustment of machine tool controls.  Fabrication of metals is also  followed by welding with all standard welding equipment.  Maintenance of all shop equipment is performed to ensure that serviceability is sustained.  Coordination with other repair shops, reporting of work completion, and the shop administrative functions are requirements to be effected by machinists.
 
     b.  Requirements/Prerequisites
 
         (1) Must have MM score of 105 or higher.
 
         (2) Complete the Machinist Course, U.S. Army Ordnance School, Aberdeen proving Ground, MD.
 
         (3) Must have normal color vision.
 
     c.  Duties.  For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to NAVMC 3500.77, Ground Ordnance Maintenance Training & Rediness Manual.
 
     d.  Related DOT Classification/DOT Code
 
         (1) Machine Set-Up Operator 600.380-018.
 
         (2) Machinist 600.280-022.