MOS 44E Machinist
The machinist supervises and performs the fabrication, repair, and modifications of metallic and nonmetallic parts and supervises metalworking shop activities. Duties for MOS 44E at each level of skill are:
a. Major duties.
(1) MOSC 44E1O. Fabricates, repairs, and modifies metallic and nonmetallic parts, utilizing such machines as engine lathes, utility grinders, power cutoff saws, armature undercutters, arbor and hydraulic presses, drill presses, and their associated attachments, accessories, and tools.
(2) MOSC 44E2O. Perform duties in preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties.
(3) MOSC 44E3O. Perform duties in preceding skill levels, perform metal workers (MOS 44B) duties, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Inspects completed work.
(4) MOSC 44E4O. Perform duties in preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Performs as support maintenance machine shop supervisor or metalworker supervisor.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Machinists must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 222222.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area GM.
(5) Near and distance visual acuity of at least 20/30 in each eye regardless of whether or not corrective lenses are worn.
(6) No more than one error on Titmus Stereo Circles at 16 inches or no errors on 8 positions of Verhoeff Stereoptor at 16 inches.
(7) Formal training (completion of MOS 44E course conducted under the auspices of the USA Ordnance Center and School) mandatory; or meet the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601- 210.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A-Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-44E-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-44E-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-44E-3. Standards of grade TDA.
