Skilled Welder – Shipbuilding & Fabrication

About the role

Saronic Technologies is seeking an experienced Welder (Technician/Fabrication) to join its shipyard team. You will work on autonomous maritime platforms, performing structural and pipe welding on hulls, decks, bulkheads, and other critical components.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret weld symbols, blueprints, and sketches to determine project specifications.
• Perform carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and Cupro‑Nickel welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW‑P processes in 3G, 4G, and 6G positions.
• Inspect completed welds, identify defects, and apply corrective measures to meet NDT and classification society standards.
• Prepare work surfaces by grinding, cutting, and cleaning; conduct fit‑up, tacking, and multi‑pass welding in confined or elevated spaces.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and daily safety inspections; follow shipyard PPE and confined‑space protocols.
• Assist in training junior welders and collaborate with metal fitters, pipefitters, electricians, and other trades.

Required profile

• Proven experience with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW‑P welding processes.
• Certification in fillet and butt welds for carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and Cupro‑Nickel.
• Ability to work safely aloft on scaffolds, manlifts, and in confined spaces.
• Strong knowledge of metal characteristics and the effects of welding on various alloys.

Required skills

• SMAW (Stick) welding
• GMAW (MIG) welding
• FCAW (Flux Core) welding
• GMAW‑P (multi‑pass) welding
• 3G, 4G, 6G welding positions
• Pipe welding (carbon steel, stainless steel, Cupro‑Nickel)
• Weld inspection and NDT compliance
• Use of welding measurement tools and gauges
• Grinding, cutting, torching, and surface preparation

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical insurance covering a wide range of services
• Dental and vision coverage, including routine check‑ups and orthodontics
• Employer‑paid 100% premium for employee health plans
• On‑site training and opportunities for professional development
• Safe, collaborative shipyard environment with a focus on HSE performance