OD/ID/Cylindrical CNC and Manual Grinder (Traveling)

Location: Nationwide (Travel Required)

Pay: $40+/hour + $125 to $180/day Per Diem + $0.76/mile Mileage Reimbursement

Duration: 6+ Month Assignments | Ongoing Opportunities

Join Nordic Solutions

Nordic Solutions is seeking highly skilled OD/ID/Cylindrical CNC and Manual Grinders to support advanced manufacturing projects throughout the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced grinding professionals who enjoy challenging work, traveling to new locations, and producing high-precision components across a variety of manufacturing environments.

If you're a true grinder who can independently set up, troubleshoot, inspect, and hold extremely tight tolerances, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate OD, ID, and cylindrical CNC and Manual grinding machines

• Grind complex one-off and low-volume production parts to precise tolerances

• Perform machine adjustments and troubleshoot grinding processes

• Work with exotic materials and high-alloy steels

• Select, dress, and maintain grinding wheels for optimal performance

• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications

• Perform detailed part inspections using precision measuring equipment, including:- Micrometers

  • Bore gages
  • Height gages
  • Optical comparators
  • CMMs and other precision inspection tools

• Maintain dimensional accuracy and exceptional surface finishes

• Solve manufacturing and process-related challenges in fast-paced production environments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience in OD, ID, or cylindrical CNC and Manual grinding
• Strong experience holding tight tolerances and producing precision components
• Experience with manual grinding equipment preferred
• CNC grinding experience is a plus
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
• Advanced inspection, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience machining or grinding exotic materials and hardened steels preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide for project assignments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $40+/hour, based on experience
• Tax-free per diem of $125 to $180 per day
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.76 per mile
• Overtime opportunities
• Health and dental insurance
• Employee referral program
• Long-term, open-ended project opportunities

Who We're Looking For

You are:

• A skilled precision grinder, not just a machine operator
• Comfortable adapting to new shops, equipment, and environments
• Reliable, professional, and committed to quality workmanship
• Collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented
• Proud of your craft and motivated by challenging work
• Dedicated to producing high-quality work that consistently meets demanding specifications

Our Values

At Nordic Solutions, we represent:

Grit | Honor | Intention | Quality | Collaboration | Agility

Ready to Travel, Earn Top Pay, and Put Your Skills to Work?

Apply today and join a team that values craftsmanship, precision, and continuous growth.

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You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Deburring Experience
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Blueprint Reading

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, Hwachon)
• Surface Grinder (Okamoto, Harig, Chevalier, Boyarschultz, Acer, Blanchard)
• Manual Grinder (Okamoto, Cin-Milacron, Norton, Harig, Heald, Chevalier, Kent)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Murata, Fuji, Nakamura, Hyundai - Wia, Hwachon, Quick Tech)
• CNC Grinder (Mitsubishi, Okuma, Okamoto, Studer, Amada, Toyoda, Chevalier, Anca, Walter, Tru-Tech)
• Jig Grinder (Moore, Cleereman)
• Cylindrical Grinder Machine
• ID Grinder Machine
• OD/ID Grinding Machine