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.
Requirements
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.
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.
Apply today and discover where a career with IPM can take you.
