CNC Field Machining Specialist — Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

Travel the nation. Solve complex machining problems. Raise the bar.

You wake up in a new city, badge into an advanced manufacturing facility, and get straight to work dialing in a multi‑axis setup. By lunch, you’ve proven out a program at the control. By day’s end, the client’s production is back on track. That’s a day in the life of a Nordic Solutions field machinist.

Role at a Glance

• Travel: 100% travel-based; extended on-site deployments across the United States
• Assignments: Open-ended (typically 6+ months) with both long- and short-term projects
• Pay: $40+/hr (commensurate with experience and project complexity)
• Per Diem: $125–$180/day (location dependent)
• Overtime: Available based on client needs
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.725/mile to the job site (paid on the first paycheck)
• Expectations: Remain on site as long as the client requires support; travel experience preferred, not required

Who We Are

Nordic Solutions connects elite skilled tradespeople with high-end manufacturers nationwide. Our machinists operate in advanced environments, continually growing their capabilities while helping partners ramp output and execute specialized work. Our clients count on us for top-tier talent—and we deliver.

Background You Bring

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

What You’ll Tackle

• Own full machine setups with minimal direction
• Design, build, and gauge tooling as needed
• Calculate, enter, and adjust offsets using probes, edge finders, and related methods
• Edit, debug, and prove out programs at the control
• Safely machine one‑off and low‑volume parts
• Work confidently with high‑alloy steels, tool steels, and exotic materials
• Adapt quickly to different CNC controls and shop cultures

Inspection & Quality

• Execute full layout inspections
• Use digital and analog height gages
• Operate optical comparators and vision systems
• Apply profile tracers
• Run manual, portable, and bridge‑style CMMs
• Leverage sine plates, sine bars, and standard precision metrology tools

Strong analytical and problem‑solving instincts are essential to troubleshoot quality and production issues on the fly.

Professional Standards

• Communicate and collaborate with all levels of shop personnel
• Roll with shifting priorities and urgent build schedules
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and consistent execution
• Work any shift required, including nights, weekends, and overtime

Note: This isn’t a button‑pushing position. It’s built for craftsmen who thrive on challenge, accountability, and precision.

How We Partner

• Deploy skilled machinists to open‑ended projects nationwide
• Align your expertise with the right programs
• Maintain steady communication via your recruiter and project manager
• Support you professionally and personally throughout each assignment

What We Don’t Do

• Place you just to fill a seat
• Staff labor disputes
• Disappear after deployment

What You’ll Receive

• Daily Per Diem: $125–$180 (tax‑free)
• Overtime: Based on client demand
• Mileage: $0.725/mile to the site (paid on first paycheck)

Skills & Proficiencies

• 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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Referral Program

Our Values

Grit | Honor | Intention | Quality | Collaboration | Agility