Field Machinist

Overview

Company: Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc.
Location: Based in Breckinridge & Hardinsburg, KY (travel-based role)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $25.00 – $42.00 per hour (DOE)
Per Diem: $195/day while traveling
Travel: ~75% across North America
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Atlas Machine & Supply continues to grow its field services division to support critical industrial repairs, turnarounds, and on-site machining projects across North America. This Field Machinist role exists to deliver precision machining solutions directly at customer facilities — minimizing downtime and solving problems that can’t be handled in a traditional shop environment.

In this role, you will:

• Travel to customer sites to repair, modify, and install industrial equipment
• Set up and operate portable machining equipment on-site
• Perform machining, repair, and alignment work in live industrial environments
• Assist with job planning, site evaluations, and custom tooling solutions
• Collaborate with project engineers and supervisors to execute field machining projects safely and efficiently
• Follow safety protocols and meet regulatory and customer requirements at all job sites

You’ll work hands-on with:

• Portable Machining Equipment:
  • Portable mills
  • Flange facers
  • Boring bars
  • Portable lathes
• Additional Tools:
  • Welding equipment
  • Precision measuring and alignment tools

• Carbon and alloy steels
• Stainless steels
• Industrial components and assemblies in power, energy, and heavy manufacturing environments

Required:

• 5+ years of machining and/or mechanical repair experience
• Strong blueprint reading and scope-of-work interpretation skills
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and machining issues
• Willingness to travel frequently (approximately 75%)
• Comfortable working outdoors and in industrial environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with heavy equipment

Preferred (Not Required):

• Previous field machining experience
• Welding experience
• CDL license and DOT certification (must be 21+)

Machinists choose Atlas Machine & Supply because:

• Top-end pay + per diem for travel roles
• Exposure to diverse, real-world machining challenges — no repetitive work
• Strong investment in safety, training, and equipment
• Day-one benefits and long-term career stability
• Opportunities to grow into lead field roles or specialized technical paths

Pay Range: $25.00 – $42.00/hr (DOE)
Per Diem: $195/day while traveling

Benefits (Start Day One):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and nine paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability
• Employee assistance program and flexible spending options

Schedule & Travel:

• Full-time role with extensive travel
• Approximately 75% travel to customer sites across North America
• Overtime available based on project demands

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