Field Machinist – Industrial Machining; Portable Equipment

Position: Field Machinist – Traveling Industrial Machining (Portable Equipment)
Location: Beach City

At a Glance

Company:  Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc.

Location:

Houston, TX (travel-based role)
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  $27.00 – $44.00 per hour (DOE)
Per Diem:  $195/day while working at customer locations
Travel:  Approximately 75% throughout North America
Overtime:  Available
Experience Level:  Senior (5+ years)
Work Authorization:  Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Why This Role Exists

Atlas Machine & Supply continues to expand its field machining services to support critical industrial repairs, turnarounds, installations, and equipment rebuilds throughout North America.

This role is essential to helping customers minimize downtime by delivering precision machining solutions directly at their facilities. If you enjoy solving problems in the field rather than standing in the same shop every day, this is an opportunity to work on unique projects across multiple industries.

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- The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Travel to customer sites to repair, modify, and install industrial equipment

Set up and operate portable machining equipment in the field

Perform machining, repair, alignment, and installation work in active industrial environments

Assist with project planning, site evaluations, and custom tooling solutions

Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and field service teams to execute machining projects safely and efficiently

Troubleshoot mechanical and machining challenges on-site

Maintain compliance with all customer, company, and regulatory safety requirements

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- Machines, Tools & Equipment

You'll work with equipment such as:

Portable Machining Equipment:

Portable mills

Flange facers

Portable boring bars

Portable lathes

Additional Equipment:

Welding equipment

Precision measurement and alignment tools

Field service and rigging equipment

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- Materials You'll Work With

Carbon steel

Alloy steel

Stainless steel

Industrial equipment and assemblies used in power generation, manufacturing, petrochemical, and heavy industry environments

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- What We're Looking For

Required:

5+ years of machining and/or mechanical repair experience

Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills

Ability to troubleshoot machining and mechanical issues independently

Comfortable working in industrial environments and outdoor conditions

Willingness to travel approximately 75%

Ability to lift 50 lbs and work around heavy equipment

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred (Not Required):

Previous field machining experience

Welding experience

CDL license

DOT certification

Experience supporting industrial maintenance or turnaround projects

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- Why Machinists Like Working at Atlas

Machinists choose Atlas Machine & Supply because:

Competitive pay plus field per diem opportunities

Diverse projects and challenging work environments

Exposure to a wide variety of industries and equipment

Day-one benefits and long-term career stability

Opportunities to expand skills in machining, welding, alignment, and industrial repair

A culture built on teamwork, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:  $27.00 – $44.00/hr (DOE)

Per Diem:  $195/day while working at customer locations

Benefits (Start Day One)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Parental leave

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Travel & Schedule

Full-time traveling role

Approximately 75% travel throughout North America

Overtime available based on project requirements

Nights, weekends, and extended hours may occasionally be required depending on customer needs

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- Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hire

CNC.

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