Machinist (machining)עיבוד שבבי
What the Machinist (machining) role asks for, and what it holds
Machinists produce parts by machining raw materials in a production setting.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Branch
- Intelligence
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 25 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
This is what the work of the role holds.
Machining is an industrial production process in which raw materials are worked into an object. Soldiers in the role work in a production setting with raw materials and advanced machines.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Tests
- 2Interviews
- 3A security background check
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training is a personal mentoring process in the unit, with progress set by the soldier's own abilities.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at an open base in central Israel. The page also lists service at bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Background and experience in CAD/CAM, CNC and mechatronics
- Both men and women must go through selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Machinist (machining) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
Who can serve as Machinist (machining)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Machinist (machining)?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Tests. Interviews. A security background check.
What does the training for Machinist (machining) hold?
Training is a personal mentoring process in the unit, with progress set by the soldier's own abilities.
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: Machinist (machining)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.