Traveling CNC Machinist

Traveling CNC Machinist – Nationwide Projects

$40+/hr + Per Diem | Long & Short-Term Projects

This position is fully travel-based, supporting manufacturing operations through long-term on-site deployments

Candidates must be open and willing to travel throughout the United States to qualify.

Who We Are

**Nordic Solutions **is THE bridge between high-end manufacturers and elite skilled tradespeople. We partner with manufacturers nationwide to solve critical staffing challenges, ramp up production, and execute specialized projects.

As a Nordic Solutions machinist, you’ll travel the country, work in a variety of advanced manufacturing environments, and continuously expand your skill set. Our clients rely on us for top-tier talent—and we take that responsibility seriously.

The Opportunity

Nordic Solutions is seekinghighly skilled CNC Machinistsfor traveling projects across the U.S.

• Pay: $40/hour and up (dependent upon project and skillset)
• Per Diem: $125–$180/day (location dependent)
• Travel Experience: Preferred, but not required
• Project Length: Open ended. We ask that you remain on site as long as the client needs you.Typically, 6 months+

Required Experience

Do you have 5+ years of recent, verifiable experiencein one or more of the following?

• CNC Milling
• 5-Axis Mill-Turn machines
• CNC Lathes
• Swiss Lathes
• **Dual-Spindle, Dual-Turret Lathes **with live tooling
• ID/OD Grinding
• Centerless Grinding
• Manual Mills and/or Lathes

Technical Expectations

All roles require the ability to independently:

• Perform full machine setups , often with limited or no work instructions
• Design, build, and gauge tooling
• Calculate, enter, and adjust offsets using probes, edge finders, etc.
• Edit, debug, and prove out programs at the control
• Safely machine **one-off and low-volume parts **in high-alloy steels, tool steels, and exotic materials
• Work confidently with multiple controls, including but not limited to:

Inspection & Quality Skills

You should possessadvanced inspection capabilities, including experience with:

• Full layout inspections
• Digital and analog height gages
• Optical comparators and vision systems
• Profile tracers
• Manual, portable, and bridge-style CMMs
• Sine plates, sine bars, and standard precision inspection equipment

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential to resolving quality and production issues.

Professional Expectations

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of shop personnel
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and urgent production needs
• Strong attendance and consistent performance throughout the project
• Ability to work any shift , including 2nd, 3rd, weekends, and overtime

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Note:Button-pushers need not apply. These positions are for true machinists who thrive on challenge, accountability, and craftsmanship.

What We Do

• Provide skilled technicians for **open-ended projects **nationwide
• Match your expertise to projects that need your skills , not just any opening
• Maintain consistent communication through your recruiter and project manager
• Support you professionally and personally throughout each project

What We Don’t Do

• We don’t place you just to fill a seat
• We don’t staff labor disputes
• We don’t disappear after deployment

What We Provide

• Daily Per Diem: $125–$180 tax free
• Overtime: Available based on clients’ need
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.70/mile to the client site (paid on first paycheck)

What You Provide

• Willingness to travel nationwide
• Adaptability to demanding manufacturing environments
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Professionalism and pride in workmanship

As a Nordic Solutions employee, you represent our core values:Grit | Honor | Intention | Quality | Collaboration | Agility

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Referral Program

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• G-Code
• Tape Measure Reading
• M-Code
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, ProtoTRAK, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Kitamura, Makino, Brother, Hurco, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Murata, Fuji, Nakamura, Hyundai - Wia)
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Index, Eurotech, Tornos, Ganesh, Hanwha, Yama-Seiki, Nomura)
• CAM Software (Mastercam, Esprit, HSM Works, GibbsCAM, Mazatrol, Autodesk Fusion 360, Promill, Bobcad, Surfcam, Siemens NX, Sprutcam)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Kitamura, Matsuura, Mikron, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Index, Eurotech, Miyano, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Nakamura)