Field Machinist II

Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

In-Place Machining Company (IPM) is seeking a Field Machinist II to bring precision field machining to customer facilities across the United States and beyond. You will operate and maintain specialized equipment, read blueprints, and collaborate with engineers and customers to solve complex, high-precision challenges on diverse projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of field/manual machining, experience with Bridgeport mills and manual lathes, and a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manual machining and/or field machining experience.
• Bridgeport mills and manual engine lathes experience.
• 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.
• Technical degree or Journeyman certification.
• Previous field machining experience.
• Industrial maintenance or heavy equipment experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Machining experience

Bridgeport mills

Manual lathes

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Cutting tools knowledge

Hand & power tools

Troubleshooting

Field machining

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman certification

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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
• Travel per diem
• 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

Industry-Leading Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO
• 11paid holidays
• Retirement benefits
• 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.