Field Machinist II

Exact Metrology; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Travel per diems

Performance-based pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

In-Place Machining Company (IPM) is hiring skilled machinists for field work across North America and beyond. Join an expert team that performs precision machining on-site at customer locations, delivering solutions in diverse industrial environments.

Applicants should have 5+ years of manual or field machining experience, read blueprints, and be proficient with micrometers and inspection tools. Travel, safety, and high-quality results are expected in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manual machining and/or field machining experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and machining specifications.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, materials, speeds, feeds, and machining processes.
• Experience with rigging, hand tools, and power tools.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision field machining in industrial environments across North America and beyond.
• Hold tight tolerances in demanding real-world conditions.
• Set up, operate, and maintain specialized machining equipment at customer sites.
• Analyze blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications.
• Partner with engineers, project managers, and customers to develop innovative solutions.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.

Skills

Problem solving

Precision machining

Blueprint interpretation

Field machining

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or HSED

Technical degree or Journeyman certification preferred

Tools

Bridgeport mills

Manual engine lathes

Micrometers

Inspection equipment

Rigging equipment

Job description

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Turn Your Machining Expertise Into a Career That Takes You Around the World

You're not looking for another machine shop job. You're looking for the next challenge.

At In-Place Machining Company (IPM), we take skilled machinists out of the shop and into the field—solving critical machining challenges for customers across industries, across the country, and around the globe. If you're an experienced machinist who thrives on problem-solving, precision work, and new environments, this is your opportunity to do something exceptional.

From power generation and aerospace to marine and heavy industrial applications, every project is different. Every day is different. And your expertise makes the difference.

Requirements

What's In It for You?

• Earn $100,000+ Annually
  Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, travel per diems, and performance-based earning potential.
• Travel the World
  Work on projects throughout the U.S. and internationally while representing an industry leader.
• Challenge Yourself
  Apply your machining skills in unique environments where creativity, precision, and adaptability are essential.
• Grow Your Career
  Expand your expertise with advanced machining technologies, specialized equipment, and leadership opportunities.
• Outstanding Benefits
  Comprehensive healthcare, PTO, 11 paid holidays, retirement benefits, and more.

Requirements

What You'll Do

• Perform precision field machining in industrial environments across North America and beyond.
• Hold tight tolerances in demanding real-world conditions.
• Set up, operate, and maintain specialized machining equipment at customer sites.
• Analyze blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications.
• Partner with engineers, project managers, and customers to develop innovative solutions.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 5+ years of manual machining and/or field machining experience.
• Strong experience operating Bridgeport mills and manual engine lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and machining specifications.
• Skilled in precision measurement using micrometers and inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, materials, speeds, feeds, and machining processes.
• Experience with rigging, hand tools, and power tools.
• A self-starter who can troubleshoot, adapt, and succeed in the field.
• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED required.
• Technical degree or Journeyman certification preferred.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

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

Why Machinists Build Long-Term Careers at IPM

• Adventure Meets Precision
• Leave the same four walls behind and work on critical projects that keep industries moving.
• No Two Projects Are Alike
• Every assignment presents unique technical challenges that keep your skills sharp and your work exciting.
• You'll be trusted to solve high-impact problems and deliver results where precision is non-negotiable.
• Join an Elite Team
• Work alongside some of the most skilled field machinists and technical professionals in the industry.

Ready for Something Bigger?

If you're a highly skilled machinist who wants more challenge, more opportunity, more travel, and more earning potential, IPM is ready for you!

Take your skills beyond the machine shop and build a career that's anything but ordinary.