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INDUS is a 100% employee-owned, customer-focused government services provider with expertise in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Financial Management, Logistics, and Data Analytics. At INDUS, we believe in the value of the INDUS team. Together we deliver exceptional customer service, foster a growth and support-centered work environment, and focus on how we can give back to the communities that we serve. Empowering our employees starts on day one and creates an environment full of innovation and promise. By offering mentorship and robust Training and Development opportunities, INDUS continues its pursuit to be the Employer of Choice. 

INDUS provides industrial support services across the Undersea Weapons Department (Code 30), Test and Evaluation Department (Code 20), Undersea Systems & Sustainment Department (Code 40) and Unmanned and Theater Undersea Warfare Systems Department (Code 50), of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport (NUWCDIVKPT). Requirements include providing technical support services associated with various industrial operations, depot repair activities, and torpedo intermediate maintenance functions.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Engineering Technician III assembles and disassembles, repairs, cleans, and provides engineering and preventative maintenance to vehicle shells, buoys, and components in support of programs on the NUWCDIVKPT Industrial Support Services (ISS) contract. This position is located in Keyport, WA.

This position works a specific shift: Daytime shift (schedule TBD pending government direction); possible swing shift may be required to meet emergent needs (swing shift differential provided).

• Performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.
• Performs typical duties such as constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment and may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• May cross-train across any engineering technician area in the ISS Contract including but not limited to Torpedo Depot and Torpedo Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) for 3–6-month rotations.
  • Note some rotations will require full body PPE for extended periods of time. Rotation assignment is at the discretion of the coordinating Task Leads, the Deputy PM, and the PM.
• Hazard Duty: Some roles may require employee be occupationally exposed to hazardous substances such as Otto Fuel II, lead, chromium, or cadmium.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training will be provided. Physical and medical certifications would be required for these roles, paid for by employer.  
• Cleaning Roles: Some roles may have extended use of PPE and be considered ‘dirty’ jobs, i.e., requiring extensive cleaning of parts.
  • Cross training is used to provide 3-6 months rotations in and out of these roles.
• Bid and proposal support if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• The ability to obtain and maintain an active secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.
• At least four (4) years of experience providing industrial operations support.
• Must be licensed and certified to operate 6,000 pound electric and diesel forklift and CAT III overhead crane.
• Must possess ability and experience to operate pallet jack and Big Joe stand-behind pallet lift mechanism.
• Your ability to receive medical certification (if required).
• Your ability to obtain and maintain any appropriate licenses and certifications (if required).
• Must be able to comprehend and execute written and verbal trainings and procedures.
• Must be able to follow and complete on-the-job training as required:
  • INDOC Training:
    • Positions in the Torpedo Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) and Torpedo Depot require up front 2-week education and familiarization courses with a follow-on test for comprehension.
    • Basic reading, comprehension, and computer skills (see below) are required.
  • QUALS Training: All positions carry some additional qualifications training against the skillsets of an Engineering Technician.
    • At minimum, in addition to skillsets of an Engineering Technician, basic reading comprehension and computer skills (see below) are required.
• Must possess ability to operate computers and perform the following functions, including but not limited to:
  • Alphanumeric data entry, spreadsheet review and data entry, capability of switching between computer applications with relative ease.
  • Ability to complete Web-Based training.
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain seated in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must also be able to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking.
• The ability to lift items that may weigh up to 75 pounds.
• The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, or recurring and considerable walking, stooping, bending, crouching, and climbing such as in performing regular shop activities, inspections, or to observe and study operations in an industrial or comparable work area or on-board submarines and in weapon facilities.

• The ability to operate heavy machinery and industrial tools with limited to no supervision. Examples may include but are not limited to: Electric/Diesel Forklift, CNC Milling Machine, Welding/Soldering, CAT III Overhead Crane, pallet jack, "Big Joe" stand-behind pallet lift mechanism, and more.

INDUS aims to provide a competitive compensation package, including a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay for this position is $26.11 - $28.50 per hour. This position is eligible to participate in our corporate 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) programs, and may be eligible for performance bonuses, and other rewards and benefits (see more about our compensation package and benefits offered at Culture @ INDUS | INDUS Technology. The pay range for this role considers job-related knowledge, skills, work location, education and training, and certifications. To drive fair pay practices for employees, INDUS conducts regular comparisons across our employee groups and the industry.

INDUS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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