Military Coatings Technician – DoD Clearance Eligible

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated SCA Engineering Technician III to support NSWC Crane in Indiana. The role involves preparation, coating, and sustainment of industrial parts and military systems with emphasis on safety and quality.

The technician will perform surface treatments, apply finishes, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly following technical drawings and SOPs. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance are required, with explosive-certification readiness expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with coating systems (epoxy, polyurethane) and application techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with standard assembly/disassembly techniques and tools.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, email, timecard entry).
• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory; ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance (interim clearance to start).
• Physical ability to meet fitness and safety requirements to obtain explosive certification.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation, cleaning, sanding, masking, and coating of industrial parts using primers and coatings.
• Disassemble, inspect, test, and reassemble complex systems; perform sustainment operations per drawings and SOPs.
• Maintain and operate application equipment; ensure compliance with OSHA and hazmat standards.
• Document work records, data entry for job tracking, inspection results, and process operations.

Skills

Coating systems

Technical drawings

Disassembly techniques

MS Office

DoD security clearance

Explosive certification

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree

Job description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated SCA Engineering Technician III to support NSWC Crane in Indiana. The role involves preparation, coating, and sustainment of industrial parts and military systems with emphasis on safety and quality.

The technician will perform surface treatments, apply finishes, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly following technical drawings and SOPs. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance are required, with explosive-certification readiness expected.