Field Machinist II

Exact Metrology; Blue Ash (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Training and development opportunities

Overhead crane training provided

Extensive travel opportunities

Job summary

In-Place Machining Company (IPM) seeks skilled machinists to perform precision field machining at customer sites across diverse facilities worldwide. You will operate and maintain specialized equipment, interpret blueprints, and uphold strict safety standards while delivering high-quality workmanship.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manual or field machining, strong reading of engineering drawings, and a drive to solve challenging problems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manual machining and/or field machining experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments and inspection tools
• Knowledge of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and machining practices
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED

Responsibilities

• Perform precision field machining on industrial equipment
• Operate and maintain specialized machining equipment
• Hold tight tolerances in demanding field environments
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Troubleshoot machining challenges and develop creative solutions
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and customers
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and workmanship

Skills

Manual machining

Field machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman certification

Technical degree

Tools

Bridgeport mills

Manual engine lathes

Measuring instruments

Job description

Take Your Machining Skills Beyond the Shop Floor

What if your machining career could take you across the country... and around the world?

At In-Place Machining Company (IPM), we're not your typical machine shop. We deploy elite machinists to solve some of the world's toughest industrial challenges right where they happen, from power plants and shipyards to aerospace facilities and manufacturing sites across the globe.

If you're an experienced machinist who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and hands-on work in ever-changing environments, this is your opportunity to build a career that's anything but ordinary.

Why Join IPM?

Earn What You're Worth

• Opportunity to earn $100,000+ annually
• Competitive hourly pay
• Significant overtime opportunities
• Career advancement and pay growth

Travel & Adventure

• Work throughout the United States and internationally
• Experience new industries, locations, and challenges
• No two projects or days are ever the same

Grow Your Skills

• Learn advanced field machining techniques
• Work with specialized equipment and tooling
• Expand into leadership and technical specialist roles
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO
• 11paid holidays
• Training and development opportunities

What You'll Do

As a Field Machinist II, you'll bring precision machining directly to customer facilities where critical equipment can't be moved.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing precision field machining on industrial equipment
• Operating and maintaining specialized machining equipment
• Holding tight tolerances in demanding field environments
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
• Troubleshooting machining challenges and developing creative solutions
• Collaborating with engineers, project managers, and customers
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship

What Makes You Successful

You're the type of machinist who can think on your feet, solve problems, and deliver quality work wherever the job takes you.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of manual machining and/or field machining experience
• Strong experience with Bridgeport mills and manual engine lathes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments and inspection tools
• Knowledge of cutting tools, materials, feeds, speeds, and machining practices
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or Journeyman certification
• Previous field machining experience
• Industrial maintenance or heavy equipment experience

Certifications & Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• OSHA 10 Certification (provided by IPM)
• Forklift Certification (provided by IPM)
• IPM Overhead Crane Training Certification
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including occasional weekends
• Comfortable using mobile technology for timekeeping, expenses, and project reporting

Why Field Machinists Love Working at IPM

• Your Work Matters
• You'll tackle mission-critical repairs and machining projects that keep major industries operating.
• Every Day Brings Something New
• Forget repetitive production work. You'll face unique technical challenges that continuously expand your skills.
• Be Part of an Elite Team
• Work alongside some of the most talented field machinists and technical professionals in the industry.
• Build a Career, Not Just a Job
• IPM invests in your growth, providing opportunities to develop advanced technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Ready for Your Next Adventure?

If you're a skilled machinist looking for more challenge, more opportunity, more travel, and more earning potential, this is your chance.

Leave the ordinary behind. Put your skills to work where they make the biggest impact.