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:

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)