
Field Machinist
🔎At a Glance
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.
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Why This Role Exists
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.
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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 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
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Machines, Tools & Equipment
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
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Carbon and alloy steels
- Stainless steels
- Industrial components and assemblies in power, energy, and heavy manufacturing environments
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What We’re Looking For
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+)
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Why Machinists Like Working at Atlas
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
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
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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Apply
Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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Years of experience
- 3 - 5 years of experience
Salary range
- 41-45 / hour
CAM Software Experience
- Mastercam