Explosive Engineering Technician II

Company:
Tri-County Steel LLC (TCS)

Location:
On-Site at NSWC Crane.

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Salary:

Commensurate with experience. SCA Wage Determination applies. Includes 8% hazard pay premium.

Clearance Level Required:
Secret (Interim Secret to start). U.S. Citizenship required.

About Us:
Tri-County Steel LLC (TCS) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business located in Bedford, Indiana. We have been a trusted defense contractor supporting our industry and government partners for over 16 years, offering a wide variety of logistics, programmatic, and engineering support services. We pride ourselves on a strong commitment to our clients and a focus on quality and reliability in everything we do. Additionally, we are dedicated to the growth and development of our employees, providing opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

Job Summary:
We are seeking an Explosive Engineering Tech II to support ordnance testing at NSWC Crane. The successful candidate will work across test setup, fixture/jig fabrication, material handling, and ordnance record-keeping to support test and repackaging operations.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in setting up and conducting various tests on a variety of ordnance material to determine effectiveness under specific conditions in accordance with established safety practices and procedures.
• Assist in the layout and fabrication of small ordnance parts, jigs and fixtures, and other related ordnance test activities in accordance with established safety practices and procedures
• Performs visual examination of ordnance material in accordance with standard operating procedures and other required documentation.
• Assist in maintaining ordnance test records as required.
• Assist in off-load and on load material from trucks using forklifts, manual and mechanized pallet jacks.
• Assist in receiving, segregating, and/or storing ordnance material in accordance with established safety practices and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining storage areas in accordance with established safety specifications, requirements, and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ordnance handling experience preferred.
• Material Handling Equipment (forklift, hand truck, overhead crane, etc.) experience preferred
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination prior to start.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and is subject to random drug screening.
• Obtain Explosive Certification within 6 months of appointment.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Highly proficient in record keeping abilities using Microsoft Office and/or web-based shipping programs.
• Ability to write and/or make changes to work instructions and procedures.
• Must follow all safety rules and company policies.
• Must be able to safely move up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to cope with dynamic high-pressure environments and short-fused or rapidly changing deadlines and prioritization.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills to work with clients, team members, and management staff, including both DoD civilian, uniformed military, and contractor personnel.
• Analytical problem solver with a high attention to detail. Must be organized and process oriented.

Travel:
Minimal. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including life, health, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage for eligible employees and family members.
• 401(K) Plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Competitive salaries.

Application Process:
We invite resumes from all interested parties.