Put Your Love of Machinery to Good Use in the Coast Guard Reserve

Put Your Love of Machinery to Good Use in the Coast Guard ReserveMachinery Technician (MK)Are you a gearhead? Do you like horsepower? Come work on some of the most powerful engines the Coast Guard has to offer. Machinery Technicians (MKs) in the Coast Guard have the opportunity for assignment at every Coast Guard cutter, boat, and shore station. MKs are trained not only as technicians, but as managers and leaders—acquiring a breadth of knowledge in all areas of machinery operation and maintenance from internal combustion engines (gas/diesel gas turbines) to environmental support systems (heating/ventilations/air conditioning), hydraulics, basic electricity, and areas of hazardous material recovery and control.In addition, MKs will learn to work on the Coast Guard’s computers and computer-based programs. Many MKs are also called on to act as federal law-enforcement officers.

 To be an MK, you must have normal color vision. Mechanical aptitude, with average or better ability to solve mathematical problems. Practical experience as a mechanic, machinist, or power plant operator is extremely valuable. School courses in mechanics, machine shop, electricity, and practical math are also desirable. Your training will qualify you for such civilian jobs as: • Auto/Truck Mechanic• Heavy-Duty Equipment Repair• Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning

• Shipyard Work — Mechanical

 

Give back to your country and community one weekend a month and two weeks each year while supplementing your income, earning great benefits, valuable training, and experience! Some of the benefits you will be eligible for include:

  Extra Income & Job SecurityMontgomery G.I. Bill Plus $4,500 in Tuition Assistance AnnuallyMedical & Dental BenefitsBase Privileges (unlimited commissary, exchange & recreation) Life InsuranceRetirement BenefitsTravel Benefits

 

Prior military service is not necessary to join. If you are between the ages of 17-36 (up to 40 with prior service) and ready to start your future in the Coast Guard Reserve, contact your nearest recruiter.

 

1-877-NOW-USCG, 1-877-669-8724 ext. 3171

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All candidates applying for enlistment into the U.S. Coast Guard must meet basic age, physical, mental, civil, and citizenship eligibility criteria. Qualification for enlistment also requires passing an Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), and physical exam. Contact your local recruiter for qualifications. Reservists may be activated at times of emergency or disaster.