Nationwide Traveling Machinist

Nationwide Traveling Machinist – Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

$40+/hr + Per Diem | Long- & Short-Term Assignments100% Travel – United States

The Role

This is a fully travel-based position supporting critical manufacturing operations through extended, on-site deployments across the United States. Candidates must be open and willing to travel nationwide and remain on assignment for the duration of the client’s need.

Who We Are

Nordic Solutions is the connection between elite skilled tradespeople and high-end manufacturers. We partner with aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies nationwide to solve urgent staffing challenges, accelerate production, and execute complex, high-stakes projects.

As a Nordic Solutions machinist, you’ll work in cutting-edge facilities across the country, tackle demanding work, and continually sharpen your skills. Our clients count on us for top-tier talent—and we take that responsibility seriously.

The Opportunity

We are seeking highly skilled CNC Machinists for nationwide traveling assignments.

• **Pay:

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

• **Per Diem:

  ** $125–$180/day (location dependent, tax-free)

• **Project Length:

  ** Open-ended (typically 6+ months)

• **Travel Experience:

  ** Preferred, not required

• **Commitment:

  ** Ability to stay on site as long as the client requires support

Required Experience

You must 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

• Single or Dual table VTLs with or without live tooling

Technical Expectations

You are expected to work independently and with minimal direction:

• Complete full machine setups from start to finish (fixtured and non-fixtured)

• Assemble, build, and properly gauge tooling

• Calculate, input, and adjust offsets using probes, edge finders, and indicators

• Edit, debug, and prove out programs at the control

• Safely machine one-off and low-volume, high-precision parts

• Machine high-alloy steels, tool steels, and exotic materials

• Adapt quickly to different CNC controls, equipment, and shop environments

• Knowledge of GD&T and G&M codes

Inspection & Quality Expertise

Advanced inspection skills are 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 tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential to resolve quality, process, and production challenges.

Professional Expectations

• Communicate effectively with all levels of shop personnel

• Adapt to shifting priorities and urgent production demands

• Maintain strong attendance and consistent performance

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

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Note: Button-pushers need not apply. These roles are for true machinists—professionals who value craftsmanship, accountability, and challenge.

What We Do

• Provide skilled machinists for open-ended projects nationwide

• Match your expertise to projects that truly need your skill set

• 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 demand

• **Mileage Reimbursement:

  ** $0.725/mile to the job site (paid on first paycheck)

What You Bring

• Willingness to travel nationwide, 100% of the time

• Ability to thrive in demanding manufacturing environments

• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills

• Professionalism, reliability, 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

If you’re a seasoned machinist who wants challenging work, national travel, and projects that actually require your skill—this is the opportunity