Nationwide Traveling Machinist (Per Diem + Mileage)

Nordic Solutions

Huntsville, AL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125–$180 Per Hour
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Automation, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Conveyor Systems, Dental Insurance, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Insurance, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Team Player, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Vision Comparator, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Nationwide Traveling Machinist (Per Diem + Mileage)

Location: Nationwide (travel required)

Pay: $40+/hr + $125–$180/day per diem + $0.725/mile

Project Length: 6+ months, open-ended

Nordic Solutions is looking for highly skilled CNC Machinists to support advanced manufacturing projects across the U.S. You’ll travel to multiple sites, work on challenging, high-precision components, and expand your skill set with each assignment.

What You’ll Do

  • Set up, run, and troubleshoot CNC mills and lathes

  • Program, edit, and prove out CNC programs

  • Machine one-off and low-volume parts in exotic and high-alloy steels

  • Design, build, and gauge tooling independently

  • Perform full inspections using height gages, CMMs, optical comparators, and other precision tools

Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of verifiable CNC experience in milling, 5-axis, Swiss, or dual-spindle/dual-turret lathes

  • Experience with manual mills/lathes, ID/OD or centerless grinding

  • Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills

  • Advanced inspection and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work any shift (nights, weekends, overtime)

What We Offer

  • $40+/hr (based on experience)

  • $125–$180/day tax-free per diem

  • $0.725/mile mileage reimbursement

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Health & dental insurance

  • Referral program

Who You Are

  • A true machinist, not a “button-pusher”

  • Comfortable traveling nationwide and adapting to new shops

  • Professional, reliable, and proud of your workmanship

  • Collaborative, flexible, and solution-focused

At Nordic Solutions, we represent: Grit | Honor | Intention | Quality | Collaboration | Agility

Ready to travel, earn top pay, and take your skills to the next level? Apply today.

You should be proficient in:

  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • Hydraulics Experience
  • CNC Machine Repair
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Repair
  • Pneumatics Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Industrial Electrical Experience
  • Machine Safety Inspections
  • Troubleshooting CNC Machines

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Beckoff, Modicon, B&R Industrial Automation, Sigmatek)
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Servo Motors

About the Company

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