Outside Machinist

About the role

Saronic Technologies is seeking Outside Machinists to join our team at Saronic-Franklin. This position involves installing, aligning, and testing various marine machinery and systems.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and sketches to understand project specifications
• Perform material take-offs from drawings for required cut lengths
• Mark reference points and transpose them to workpieces using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and/or soapstone
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications
• Lay out and install large and small machinery according to drawings and specifications
• Work aloft (on scaffolds or manlifts) and in confined spaces
• Install, align, and test main propulsion plant machinery
• Install and test auxiliary machinery such as generators, switchboards, piping, and pump systems
• Overhaul, maintain, and install valves, pumps, turbines, and heat exchangers
• Conduct lube oil flushing, hydrostatic testing, and system grooming according to cleanliness standards
• Install mechanical systems such as anchor windlasses, small pumps, motors, and hydraulic components
• Use precision instruments (micrometers, dial indicators) to achieve proper alignment and fit
• Operate machine tools and portable equipment (lathes, boring bars, milling machines) to modify or fabricate parts as needed
• Support installation of air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Cut, grind, and assemble metal structural parts using fitting aids and rigging equipment to align parts according to blueprints
• 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
• Inspect and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods
• Layout, fabricate, install, test, and repair pipe systems according to specifications
• Install fittings and equipment
• Install windows and doors
• Inspect and maintain mast and mast equipment
• Perform pre-employment skills testing as required

Job Proficiency

Outside Machinists will be responsible for:

• Installing, aligning, and testing main propulsion plant machinery
• Installing and testing auxiliary machinery, such as generators, switchboards, piping, and pump systems
• Performing overhaul, maintenance, and installation of valves, pumps, turbines, and heat exchangers
• Conducting lube oil flushing, hydrostatic testing, and system grooming per cleanliness standards
• Installing mechanical systems such as anchor windlasses, small pumps, motors, and hydraulic components
• Using precision instruments (micrometers, dial indicators) to achieve proper alignment and fit
• Operating machine tools and portable equipment (lathes, boring bars, milling machines) to modify or fabricate parts as needed
• Supporting installation of air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Cutting, grinding, and assembling metal structural parts using fitting aids and rigging equipment to align parts according to blueprints
• Aligning parts using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and heavy hammers
• Straightening warped or bent parts using sledge, hand torch, straightening press, and push-pull methods
• Inspecting and testing installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods
• Layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of pipe systems according to specifications
• Installing fittings and equipment
• Installing windows and doors
• Inspecting and maintaining mast and mast equipment

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:
• Unlimited Free Drinks and Snacks:

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.

Pre-employment skills testing

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

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).

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