Outside Machinist/ Pipe Fitter

Saronic Technologies Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Job summary

Saronic Technologies Inc. seeks Outside Machinists to contribute to the construction and maintenance of autonomous maritime platforms. You will read blueprints, install and test propulsion and auxiliary machinery, and work with a team to ensure safety and precision in a fast-paced shipyard setting.

The role requires comfort with aloft work, confined spaces, and rigorous adherence to safety protocols, with opportunities for hands-on fabrication and on-site collaboration across trades.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and sketches to understand project specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and keen attention to detail.
• Compute material take-offs from drawings for cut lengths.
• Mark references and transfer points to workpieces using measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and test propulsion machinery and auxiliaries on vessels.
• Perform overhaul, maintenance, and installation of pumps, valves, turbines, and heat exchangers.
• Use micrometers, dial indicators and other precision tools for alignment.
• Operate machine tools and portable equipment to modify or fabricate parts as needed.
• Support installation of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Cut, grind, and assemble metal structures per blueprints and rigging plans.
• Inspect and test installed systems using gauges and hydrostatic testing.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Mechanical aptitude

Measuring devices

Pipe layout planning

Rigging equipment

Aloft work

Confined spaces

Machining & fabrication

Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Summary:

Outside Machinists at Saronic-Franklin are expected to have the knowledge, skill, and ability to accomplish the below:

Technical Knowledge:

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and sketches to understand the specifications of a project
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Figure material take-offs on drawings for required cut lengths
• Mark reference points and transpose them to workpiece using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and/or soapstone
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair per specifications
• Large and small machinery layout, installation, or repair per specifications and drawings
• Ability to use machine rigging equipment
• Will be required to work aloft (on scaffold or on manlifts) and in confined spaces

Job Proficiency:

• Install, align, and test main propulsion plant machinery
• Install and test auxiliary machinery, such as generators, switchboards, piping and pump systems, etc.
• Perform overhaul, maintenance, and installation of valves, pumps, turbines, and heat exchangers
• Conduct lube oil flushing, hydrostatic testing, and system grooming per cleanliness standards
• Install mechanical systems such as anchor windlasses, small pumps, motors, and hydraulic components
• Use precision instruments (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators) to achieve proper alignment and fit
• Operate machine tools and portable equipment (e.g., lathes, boring bars, milling machines) to modify or fabricate parts as needed
• Support installation of air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Cutting (circular, reciprocating, miter, and chop saws), grinding, and assembly of metal structural parts using fitting aids and rigging equipment to align parts according to blueprints
• Use pipe cutting machine, pipe threading machine, and pipe beveling machine
• Align parts using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and heavy hammers
• Straighten warped or bent parts using sledge, hand torch, straightening press, and push-pull methods.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment using welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints.
• Inspect and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods
• Perform layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of pipe systems according to specifications
• Install fittings and equipment
• Install windows and doors
• Install mast and mast equipment
• Inspect all equipment daily (torch, torch hoses, grinder, levels, tapes, etc.)

"Pre-employment skills testing may be required during the interview process."

Culture and Collaboration:=

• Follow all shipyard safety policies, including proper use of PPE, fire prevention, and confined space protocols.
• Assist in the training and development of junior riggers
• Collaborate and communicate with welders, metal fitters, pipefitters, electricians, and other trades as required to complete vessel construction or repair and to maintain efficient work flows
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced ship production environment
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Maintain a positive attitude toward customers and represent Saronic professionally
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, driving toward the achievement of defined goals

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 TeleHealth helpline
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.