General metalworkerמסגר/ת כללי
What the General metalworker role asks for, and what it holds
A general metalworker in the IDF makes, restores and maintains metal equipment, including vehicles and armored combat vehicles.
Combat supportTechnology and MaintenanceProfile 45+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 20
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role prepare, process and repair metal tools. They build, restore and maintain vehicles, armored combat vehicles and special equipment.
The work calls for theoretical knowledge of metals and metrology. It also calls for hands-on skill with work tools and instruments.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 02, followed by a 3-week course at Bahad 20.
Where it trainsBahad 20
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at various bases around 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 45 and up.
Who can serve as General metalworker?
The role is open to men and women.
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?
Basic training at level 02, followed by a 3-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.