Field Machinist Job Description Power Services Group affiliate company Orbital Energy Services is now hiring Field Machinists. Qualified candidates must have a minimum 3 years’ experience operating manual mills/lathes and be willing to work long hours, weekends and holidays. This position requires travel. Job description summary is as follows: • Attend work on the schedule established by the employer and without absenteeism. • Follow all safe work practices. • Access area to be machined by climbing ladder if needed. • Set up and operate manual machining equipment. • Lathe • Bridgeport style mills • grinders • Set up and operate field machining equipment • Portable boring bars • Journal machines • Portable milling equipment • Measure and monitor work for accuracy. • Clean up work area daily. • Be willing to work long hours, weekends and holidays. paid travel and paid overtime are required for this position. Skills Understand and apply machining techniques; work quickly and skillfully with hands; self-motivated; accept responsibility for the work performed; work well in a team environment; operate machining equipment with skill. Experience • A minimum of 3 years’ machining experience • Able to troubleshoot work process and adjust as needed. • Experience in field machining a plus • Experience in the use of precision measuring equipment • Good mechanical background If you’re career minded, join our team and reap the benefit of long-term employment with a company that works for you. We offer an attractive compensation package which includes: company paid holidays, medical, dental, life, company-matched 401k, paid vacation and growth & advancement opportunities.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Cape Coral, FL, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeships that combine hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Cape Coral, FL, machinists can earn up to $794 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $42,147 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring machinists find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
