Field Machinist - Must live in Paducah, KY

Leave the routine shop environment behind and step into this Field Machinist role where your skills are put to the test on critical equipment across the country. Earn up to $150,000 per year based on experience, while building real, in-demand skills through a structured tiered training program designed to grow your expertise and increase your pay along the way. Take on hands-on work across industries that power this country’s infrastructure, defense systems, and even space exploration, where your skills directly support critical missions and keep essential operations running.

Mactech, a powerhouse in portable machining with over 50 years of industry leadership, is growing fast and looking for driven Field Machinists to join their team that tackles high-impact projects across the country.

If you have at least 2 years of machining experience (CNC, manual milling, drilling, boring, or turning) and are ready to travel and see new environments, you owe it to yourself to check out this Field Manual Machinist opportunity!

Why Talented Machinists Join the Mactech Team:

• Earn what you’re worth: Take your career to the next level with earning potential up to $150,000 per year, plus pay increases as you level up your skills through training
• Lock in your future: Get top-tier benefits including medical and dental (75% covered for you, 50% for dependents), a 401(k) with a 100% match on your first 3%, and a vesting schedule that puts you fully in control in just 5 years, plus vacation starting immediately
• Level up fast with paid training: Jump into a structured, three-tier training program designed to grow your skills and your paycheck, master everything from blueprint reading to leading large-scale field projects
• Ditch the shop, do work that moves the needle: Get hands-on with critical field machining projects across power plants, shipyards, and heavy industry, travel the country, solve real problems, and see the impact of your work firsthand
• Join a company on the rise: Be part of a 50 year industry leader that’s still growing, still innovating, and still opening doors for machinists ready to build something bigger

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform manual machining at customer job sites across the U.S.
• Operate mills, lathes, line boring equipment, and specialty portable machines
• Read and interpret blueprints and job instructions
• Work safely in industrial, construction, and outdoor environments
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers
• Travel for extended periods—often 50%–75% of the time
• Work overtime, including 12 hour shifts and 7-day work weeks when onsite

About the Company:

Mactech is a leading provider of portable machining equipment and on-site field machining services, serving a wide range of industries including power generation, petrochemical, shipbuilding, and heavy industrial sectors. Founded in 1974, the company designs, manufactures, and supports high-performance tools built for durability and use in demanding environments, with all equipment available for sale or rental worldwide. As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Mactech emphasizes quality, innovation, and responsiveness, offering customized solutions, rapid deployment, and 24/7 support to minimize downtime and keep projects on schedule.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.