Global Field Machinist II - Travel-Driven Precision

Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel per diems

Overtime opportunities

Performance-based pay

Comprehensive healthcare

PTO and 11 paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Field machining

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman/Technical certification preferred

Tools

Bridgeport mills

Manual engine lathe

Micrometers

Inspection equipment

Job description

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.