General metalworkerמסגר כללי
What the General metalworker role asks for, and what it holds
A general metalworker prepares, processes and repairs metal items, working in the IDF on vehicles, armored vehicles and specialized equipment.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 20
This is what the work of the role holds.
Metalworkers in the IDF build, restore and maintain vehicles, armored vehicles and specialized equipment.
The soldier learns to know and use the specialized tools for which the soldier is certified during the course.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a 1-week course at Bahad 20.
Where it trainsBahad 20
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve in all IDF units, at bases across the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the General metalworker role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as General metalworker?
The role is open to men.
Is there a try-out for General metalworker?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for General metalworker hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a 1-week course at Bahad 20.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: General metalworker
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.