Field Machinist - Traveling Industrial Machining (Portable Equipment)

Updated September 16, 2026

At a glance

Company: Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc.
Location: Louisville, KY (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.

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

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

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

What We're Looking ForRequired:

• 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

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

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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