Take Your Manual Machining Talent Into the Field
Instead of clocking in at a shop, imagine beginning your day at a hydro plant in the mountains, a steel mill on the coast, or a shipyard overseas. You unpack your toolkit, study the print, align portable equipment, and bring worn or damaged assets back into toleranceโoften within ยฑ0.010โso production can keep moving. Thatโs a day in the life at In-Place Machining Company (IPM).
Why IPM
- Global impact: Tackle critical projects across the U.S. and internationally.
- High reward: Compensation of $100,000+ annually (based on experience) with overtime, travel per diems, and additional perks.
- Never the same day twice: Diverse industries, unique problems, real results.
- Growth path: Learn advanced techniques, mentor others, and lead projects.
- Benefits: PTO, 11 paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package.
What Youโll Do
- Bring manual machining expertise to dynamic client sitesโthis is not a shop position.
- Hold tight tolerances (ยฑ0.010) in demanding field conditions.
- Set up, operate, and maintain specialized portable machining equipment.
- Interpret blueprints and collaborate with engineers and project teams to deliver custom solutions.
- Champion quality and safety standards on every assignment.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of manual and/or field machining experience.
- Hands-on skill with Bridgeport knee mills and manual engine lathes.
- Fluency in blueprint/mechanical drawing interpretation and GD&T.
- Mastery with micrometers and precision inspection tools.
- Basic rigging competence and safe power tool operation.
- Deep knowledge of cutting tools, materials, speeds, and feeds.
- Resourceful troubleshooting and the ability to adapt on the fly.
- High school diploma or GED/HSED required; Journeyman or technical degree preferred.
Certifications & Logistics
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Valid driverโs license.
- IPM Overhead Crane Training certification.
- Forklift training and valid license.
- Frequent travel (including some weekends); comfortable using mobile apps for time and expenses.
Core Proficiencies
- Manual machining skills
- GD&T
- CNC tooling familiarity
- G-Code and M-Code literacy
- Troubleshooting skills
Own Your Next Step
If youโre ready to see your work make a visible difference around the worldโand be rewarded for itโjoin IPM as our next On-Site Precision Machining Specialist.