Nationwide Traveling Machinist (Per Diem + Mileage)

Location: Nationwide (travel required)

Pay: $40+/hr + $125–$180/day per diem + $0.725/mile

Project Length: 6+ months, open-ended

Nordic Solutions is looking for highly skilled CNC Machinists to support advanced manufacturing projects across the U.S. You’ll travel to multiple sites, work on challenging, high-precision components, and expand your skill set with each assignment.

What You’ll Do

Set up, run, and troubleshoot CNC mills and lathes
Program, edit, and prove out CNC programs
Machine one-off and low-volume parts in exotic and high-alloy steels
Design, build, and gauge tooling independently
Perform full inspections using height gages, CMMs, optical comparators, and other precision tools

Skills & Experience

5+ years of verifiable CNC experience in milling, 5-axis, Swiss, or dual-spindle/dual-turret lathes
Experience with manual mills/lathes, ID/OD or centerless grinding
Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
Advanced inspection and problem-solving skills
Ability to work any shift (nights, weekends, overtime)

What We Offer

$40+/hr (based on experience)
$125–$180/day tax-free per diem
$0.725/mile mileage reimbursement
Overtime opportunities
Health & dental insurance
Referral program

Who You Are

A true machinist, not a “button-pusher”
Comfortable traveling nationwide and adapting to new shops
Professional, reliable, and proud of your workmanship
Collaborative, flexible, and solution-focused

Ready to travel, earn top pay, and take your skills to the next level? Apply today.

You should be proficient in:

PLC Troubleshooting Skills
Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
Heavy Equipment Repair
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
Hydraulics Experience
CNC Machine Repair
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical Repair
Pneumatics Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Repair Skills
Industrial Electrical Experience
Machine Safety Inspections
Troubleshooting CNC Machines

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Beckoff, Modicon, B&R Industrial Automation, Sigmatek)
Conveyor Systems
Servo Motors