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What is the difference between Remote Field Machinist vs Field Machinist?

AspectRemote Field MachinistField Machinist
CredentialsMachining certifications, technical skillsMachining certifications, technical skills
Work EnvironmentRemote locations, on-site at client sitesOn-site at industrial or construction sites
Industry UsageOil & gas, energy, manufacturingOil & gas, energy, manufacturing
Work ScopeMachining, equipment repair, maintenanceMachining, equipment setup, repair

The main difference between a Remote Field Machinist and a Field Machinist is the work setting. Remote Field Machinists often work at distant or hard-to-reach locations, providing specialized machining services on-site, while Field Machinists typically work directly at industrial sites. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, but their work environments and scope can differ based on location and project needs.

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Infographic showing various Remote Field Machinist job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Aerospace Application Engineer

Expert Connections

Wichita, KS • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on cutting tool application support to aerospace and defense customers

  • Troubleshoot cutting tool and machining issues directly on the customer floor

  • Conduct cutting tool testing and trials, document results, and recommend process improvements


Job description

Our client, a global manufacturer of precision cutting tools and machining solutions, is hiring an Aerospace ApplicationEngineerto support and grow its aerospace and defense customer basein the Wichita, Kansas region.

This is a customer-facing technical role combining cutting tool application engineering, hands-on troubleshooting, process optimization, and business development. The Aerospace Application Engineer will work directly with customers on the manufacturing floor to improve machining performance, solve tooling challenges, conduct tooling trials, and identify new applications and opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on cutting tool application support to aerospace and defense customers 

  • Troubleshoot cutting tool and machining issues directly on the customer floor 

  • Recommend speeds and feeds to improve cycle times, tool life, quality, and manufacturability 

  • Analyze machining requirements including tolerances, surface finishes, hole quality, SPC requirements, geometries, power, thrust, and balance 

  • Conduct cutting tool testing and trials, document results, and recommend process improvements 

  • Develop tooling and process optimization solutions for customer applications 

  • Train customers on the proper implementation and use of cutting tools 

  • Serve as the technical liaison between customers, sales, manufacturing, engineering, and customer service

  • Identify new applications and tooling opportunities within existing and prospective aerospace customers 

  • Support sales growth and territory objectives through technical expertise and value-added solutions 

  • Maintain detailed technical documentation of applications, testing, troubleshooting, and optimization activities 

Qualifications

  • 4-5+ years of hands-on cutting tool application experience

  • Technical education, military training, or equivalent hands-on experience comparable to a 2-4 year technical degree program 

  • Experience with metal cutting and machining processes within aerospace/defense manufacturing and/or aerostructure assembly

  • Strong understanding of cutting tool applications, machining processes, speeds and feeds, tool life, surface finish, tolerances, and geometries

  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting and optimizing machining processes 

  • Strong customer-facing communication and technical presentation skills 

  • Ability to work independently and manage customer and territory priorities 

  • Business-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and develop new applications 

  • Ability to travel up to 50%

  • Must be located in or near the Wichita, Kansas region

PreferredExperience

  • Manual drilling and reaming experience 

  • ADU drilling and reaming experience 

  • CAM programming 

  • 2D and 3D CAD drafting 

  • Aerostructure design experience 

  • Project management experience or PMP certification 

  • Leadership experience 

Why Join

  • Remote, field-based position supporting customers throughout the region

  • Opportunity to work directly with leading aerospace and defense manufacturing applications 

  • Hands-on role combining technical problem-solving, machining optimization, and customer interaction

  • Career development and advancement opportunities 

  • Training opportunities both domestically and abroad 

  • Benefits eligibility beginning on your first day, including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and 401(k)

  • Tuition reimbursement 

  • Employee wellness programs