Field Machinist II

Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Travel per diems

Overtime opportunities

Performance-based pay

Comprehensive healthcare

PTO and 11 paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

In-Place Machining Company (IPM) seeks highly skilled machinists for field work across the U.S. and internationally. Join a team that delivers critical machining challenges outside the shop, solving complex problems in diverse environments.

You will perform precision field machining, hold tight tolerances, and operate/maintain equipment at customer sites while collaborating with engineers, managers, and clients. Travel, safety, and quality are prioritized in this role.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Field machining

Safety compliance

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman/Technical certification preferred

Herramientas

Bridgeport mills

Manual engine lathe

Micrometers

Inspection equipment

Descripción del empleo

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

Job Type: Full‑time

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.

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.

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.
• Your Expertise Matters
• 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. Apply today.