Outside Machinist/ Pipe Fitter

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k)

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic-Franklin seeks Outside Machinists to read blueprints, lay out pipe systems, and install propulsion and auxiliary machinery on vessels. You will work aloft, align components with precision tools, and perform fabrication and testing in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

Responsibilities include maintenance, testing, and integration of piping, pumps, valves, and power systems, with strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and sketches to understand project specs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to take material take-offs from drawings for cut lengths.
• Use of measuring devices to mark reference points and transfer to workpieces.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and test main propulsion plant machinery.
• Test auxiliary machinery such as generators and switchboards.
• Overhaul, maintain, and install valves, pumps, turbines, and heat exchangers.
• Conduct lube oil flushing, hydrostatic testing, and system grooming to standards.
• Install mechanical systems such as anchors, pumps, motors, and hydraulics.
• Use precision instruments (micrometers, dial indicators) for alignment.
• Operate machine tools (lathe, milling) to modify parts.
• Support installation of HVAC systems.
• Cut, grind, and assemble metal parts per blueprints with rigging aids.
• Inspect and test installed systems and pipelines with gauges and tests.
• Perform layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of pipe systems.

Skills

Read blueprints

Shop math

Fabrication

Measuring with tools

Rigging operations

Aloft work

Safety compliance

Job description

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.