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Field Machinist

Field Machinist

PublishedPublished: 2/13/2026
CNC Machinist
Full Time
3 - 5 years of experience
41-45 / hour

🔎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

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Years of experience

  • 3 - 5 years of experience

Salary range

  • 41-45 / hour

CAM Software Experience

  • Mastercam