Mechanical Fabricator / Welder

About INDUS

INDUS is a 100% employee-owned government services provider delivering engineering, IT, cybersecurity, program management, logistics, and data analytics solutions to federal customers.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do! We foster a culture of teamwork, support, and growth, investing in our employees from day one through mentorship, training, and professional development. Together, we deliver exceptional service to our customers and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

About the Role

The Mechanical Fabricator / Welder performs hands-on welding, metal fabrication, machining, mechanical repair, and technical support for U.S. Navy engineering and test operations, including Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System-Expeditionary (SURTASS-E) equipment. This role supports the fabrication, modification, testing, maintenance, and operational readiness of mechanical components, specialized equipment, and associated support systems.

What You'll Do

• Perform hands-on welding and metal fabrication, including cutting, grinding, fitting, layout, alignment, tack-welding, assembly, and repair of metal components and equipment.
• Prepare, position, clamp, align, and secure materials and components for welding, fabrication, machining, repair, and mechanical assembly.
• Perform machining, mechanical repair, modification, and support work on equipment, components, test hardware, fixtures, tools, and related support systems.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC equipment, manual mills, lathes, saws, sanders, grinders, drills, presses, plasma cutters, and other mechanical or pneumatic shop equipment as required.
• Plan machining and fabrication work by reviewing work orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, material requirements, machining parameters, and geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up mills, lathes, and related shop equipment by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, stops, fixtures, stock, and work-holding devices.
• Perform cutting, drilling, turning, facing, grooving, threading, grinding, fitting, and related machining and fabrication operations.
• Use precision measuring and gauging equipment, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, rulers, and squares, to verify dimensions and workmanship.
• Inspect machine settings, first-run parts, sample workpieces, welded assemblies, and finished components for compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, machining, fabrication, and operational problems and assist with corrective actions.
• Repair, rebuild, overhaul, and modify manufacturing, service, test, shop, and support equipment using technical drawings, manuals, instructions, and engineering guidance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on shop equipment, machinery, mechanical support equipment, tools, and related systems.
• Support prototype development, equipment modification, mechanical design, 3D printing, drafting, CAD/CAM, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and similar engineering activities as required.
• Maintain production records, maintenance logs, inspection reports, quality documentation, equipment status updates, and related records.
• Monitor inventory of materials, tools, shop supplies, replacement parts, and support equipment.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, logistics personnel, and operational staff to resolve equipment issues and support operational readiness.
• Support equipment preparation, transport, setup, inspection, inventory tracking, and recovery for Navy engineering and test operations.
• Bid and proposal support if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• An active secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.
• Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) years of experience supporting machining, fabrication, mechanical repair, equipment maintenance, prototype development, naval engineering systems, industrial maintenance, test operations, or similar technical environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on welding experience performing actual welding work. 
• Experience with metal fabrication, including cutting, grinding, fitting, layout, alignment, assembly, and metal repair.
• Two (2) years of experience with CAD/CAM software, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, drafting, 3D printing, prototype development, or engineering design.
• Four (4) years of experience using precision measuring equipment and performing dimensional inspections of machined or fabricated components.
• Four (4) years of experience as a U.S. Navy technician, engineering technician, machinist, fabricator, mechanic, maintenance technician, or technician supporting mechanical systems operations.
• Working knowledge of CNC and manual machining practices, including programming, setup, tooling, offsets, compensation, feeds, speeds, and machine operation.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, technical manuals, work orders, and geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Proficiency with precision measuring and inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and related tools.
• Ability to operate and maintain mills, lathes, saws, grinders, drills, presses, hand tools, power tools, and other mechanical or pneumatic shop equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining, fabrication, welding, mechanical, and equipment issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures for welding, machining, cutting tools, rotating machinery, compressed air, and industrial shop operations.
• Ability to support equipment preparation, testing, maintenance, inspection, repair, inventory tracking, documentation, and operational readiness.
• Basic computer literacy, data entry skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing technical environment and support early morning, evening, weekend, or extended shifts as mission requirements dictate.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with MIG and/or TIG welding, particularly aluminum welding and fabrication.
• Previous experience as a U.S. Navy technician, engineering technician, industrial electrician, electrical maintainer, or technician supporting electro-mechanical systems operations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of welding, brazing, thermal cutting, grinding, and metal fabrication practices is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines, manual mills, lathes, or related shop equipment is preferred.
• Technical training, vocational education, military training, trade school completion, or certification in machining, machine tool technology, mechanical engineering technology, welding, fabrication, drafting, CAD/CAM, or a related field may be considered.
• State journeyman license, electrical certification, or similar technical credential is preferred.
• CPR and Adult First Aid certification is preferred.

Work Environment and 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 50 pounds.

• The position requires physical activity, including prolonged standing, frequent walking, stooping, bending, crouching, climbing, and other movements necessary to perform assigned duties. Work may involve shop activities, inspections, and observing operations in industrial or similar environments, including aboard ships, submarines, or within weapons facilities.

• The ability to operate heavy machinery, industrial equipment, or specialized tools with limited to no supervision.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base pay range for this position is $39.78 – $43.75 per hour. INDUS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with employer match, and comprehensive health benefits. We also invest in employee growth through professional development funding, education reimbursement, and online learning opportunities. Employees may also be eligible for performance bonuses and other rewards.

Individual compensation is determined by job-related factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. INDUS also considers internal pay equity and industry benchmarks to support fair and competitive compensation.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

INDUS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workplace. 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, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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