Job Description

Traveling CNC Machinist – Nationwide Projects

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

This is a 100% traveling position.

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

Who We Are

Nordic Solutionsis 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 won’t be stuck in one shop doing repetitive work. 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 contract assignments across the U.S.

• Pay:$40/hour and up (based on experience)

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

• Travel Experience:Preferred, but not required

• Contract Length:Typically 6 months+, with some shorter or longer engagements

Required Experience

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

• True5-Axis Milling(not 3+2)

• 5-Axis Mill-Turnmachines

• Dual-spindle, dual-turret latheswith live tooling

• ID/OD Grinding

• Centerless Grinding

• Swiss Lathes

Technical Expectations

All roles require the ability to independently:

• Write complete programs usingCAD/CAM platformsand at the machine control

• Performfull 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 machineone-off and low-volume partsin high-alloy steels, tool steels, and exotic materials

• Work confidently with multiple controls, including:

  • Heidenhain

  • MAPPS

  • Mazatrol

  • Mitsubishi

  • Tosnuc

  • Conversational controls

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 contract

• Ability to workany shift, including 2nd, 3rd, 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 technicians foropen-ended contract assignmentsnationwide

• Match your expertise to projects thatneed your skills, not just any opening

• 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

• Overtime:Typically 10–25 hours/week (based on client needs)

• 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)