Is there any way to become a Welder in the Army without being a 91E?

Daniel Collett — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:04:54 -0500

I've read that being a welder and machinist used to be separate but they joined them together as an allied trades specialist (91e). I'll take this mos if I have to but I would like to mainly weld/fabricate for them. Is there a different mos that I'm missing in my research or is this it? And how is it being a 91e? What are your main duties and what do you do while deployed?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2018 1:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:27:56 -0500

Think about the good aspects of leaning both jobs. It is all about gaining a skill. So by going the allied trade route, you will have more skills for a future resume.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2018 7:17 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:17:48 -0500

91echo is the only army welding mos! It's 20 weeks at fort Lee to learn your mos , the place sucks for the most part but it's totally worth it ....you will get AWS certs and NIMS certs too , when deployed you can be doing recovery missions on the wreckers , machining or welding in a maitinence company ....just depends on your unit & what they need you for .

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Feb 24 at 2018 1:31 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 13:31:33 -0500

A you would be smart to learn both, as many welders and machinists do both in their civilian careers. That said your duties would be dependent on the unit assigned to, their work and the needs of the shop. Don't be surprised if you end doing light vehicle mechanic work or other duties within the shop. If at all possible during slow times learn the GCSS-Army system as that will be the future of the Army system. It will make you a better well rounded Logistician, when it comes time for promotions and or schools.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2018 12:06 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:06:06 -0500

91E is probably the best MOS in the motorpool. Mechanics have their TMs that guides them step by step, 91Es have their creativity and ability to think outside the box as their guide. During deployments you will more than likely be on a recovery team or working out of your welding trailer. Let me warn you that you will be asked to make trophies, grills, guideon stands and other dumb stuff way more than actual mission critical jobs. Some call 91Es the arts and crafts of the army I call them 91Everythings because they will do every job in the motorpool.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2018 4:32 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 16:32:30 -0500

I'm a 91E. There is no mos other than 91e. When you get to your unit. You'll almost never machine, they'll tell you at ait that the only reason machining is there is because its what the army wants

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2018 4:51 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 16:51:14 -0500

If you wana weld. Do it outside the army. Chances of you goin somewhere you will actually use your MOS is slimm. I've not hardly touched it in the 3 years ive been in. I've been a 91 H instead really

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2023 10:38 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:38:41 -0400

If you want to Fabricate, 91E is the way to go. I have deployed 2x as a 91E and I can say it is by far the best MOS for motor pool work. You basically get to do things your way. Everyone comes up to you when they need something custom made. Or when you need to make custom tools for the 91B. I have always enjoyed my time overseas. I have done MINIMUL machinist work. Most of that will be if you get attached to armor, or even if your unit has the equipment to machine anything... 99% of the time you're just a welder / fabricator.