Job Description

This is a 100% travel-based role, supporting manufacturing operations through extended on-site deployments across the United States. Candidates must be open and willing to travel nationwide.

Nationwide Traveling Machinist – Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

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

Who We Are

Nordic Solutions is the bridge between elite skilled tradespeople and high-end manufacturers. We partner with companies across the U.S. to solve critical staffing challenges, ramp up production, and execute specialized manufacturing projects.

As a Nordic Solutions machinist, you’ll travel the country, work in 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 seeking highly skilled CNC Machinists for traveling projects nationwide.

Pay: $40/hr and up (based on experience and project scope)

Per Diem: $125–$180/day (location dependent)

Project Length: Open-ended (typically 6+ months)

Travel Experience: Preferred, not required

We ask that you remain on site as long as the client needs support.

Required Experience

You should have 5+ years of recent, verifiable experience in 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

You must be able to independently:

• Perform full machine setups with minimal instruction

• 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

• Work with high-alloy steels, tool steels, and exotic materials

• Adapt quickly to various CNC controls and shop environments

Inspection & Quality Skills

Advanced inspection experience is required, including:

• 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 shifting priorities and urgent production needs

• Strong attendance and consistent performance

• Willingness to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and overtime

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

What We Do

• Provide skilled machinists for open-ended projects nationwide

• Match your expertise to projects that need your skills

• Maintain consistent communication through your recruiter and project manager

• Support you professionally and personally throughout each assignment

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 client needs

• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.725/mile to the job site (paid on first paycheck)

What You Bring

• 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)