Traveling Precision Cylindrical Grinding Specialist (OD/ID, CNC & Manual)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Nordic Solutions as a Traveling Precision Grinding Specialist

Picture this: It’s Monday morning and you’re stepping onto the floor of a new, world-class shop. You review a print calling for micron-level accuracy, set up your OD/ID grinder, dress the wheel for the exact finish required, and bring a complex, high-alloy component into spec. By Friday, you’ve helped a manufacturer hit a critical delivery—and you’re already eyeing the next challenge in a different city.

Role Overview

• Location: Nationwide (extensive travel required)
• Duration: 6+ month assignments with ongoing opportunities
• Compensation: $40+/hour (DOE), $125–$180/day per diem, and $0.76/mile mileage reimbursement

What You’ll Work On

• Set up and operate OD, ID, and cylindrical CNC and manual grinding equipment
• Produce one-off, prototype, and low-volume parts with tight dimensional control and refined surface finishes
• Select, dress, and maintain wheels to meet demanding process and finish requirements
• Troubleshoot grinding processes and correct dimensional or surface quality deviations
• Work confidently with hardened steels, exotic alloys, and high-alloy materials
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications
• Perform meticulous in-process and final inspection with precision metrology tools

What Sets You Apart

• 5+ years hands-on OD/ID or cylindrical grinding (manual experience strongly preferred; CNC experience a plus)
• Proven ability to independently set up, run, and dial-in grinding operations
• Expertise holding tight tolerances and achieving demanding finishes
• Fluency in blueprint reading and GD strong shop math
• Proficiency with precision inspection instruments (micrometers, bore gages, indicators, etc.)
• Problem-solver who adapts quickly to new machines, processes, and shop environments
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Comfortable traveling nationwide

Compensation & Benefits

• $40+/hour based on experience and skill
• $125–$180/day per diem
• $0.76/mile mileage reimbursement
• Overtime opportunities
• Health and dental insurance
• Employee referral program
• 6+ month assignments with ongoing project opportunities
• Access to leading manufacturers and advanced operations across the U.S.

How You’ll Succeed

• Bring true grinder’s intuition: precision, process control, tooling knowledge, and inspection discipline
• Operate independently, professionally, and safely in unfamiliar facilities
• Take pride in workmanship and own outcomes from setup through final inspection
• Troubleshoot with intention and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams

Tools, Machines, and Technologies

• Surface Grinders: Okamoto, Harig, Chevalier, Boyarschultz, Acer, Blanchard
• Manual Grinders: Okamoto, Cin-Milacron, Norton, Harig, Heald, Chevalier, Kent
• CNC Lathes (2–4 axis): Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, DMG Mori Seiki, Samsung, Murata, Fuji, Nakamura, Hyundai-Wia, Hwachon, Quick Tech
• CNC Grinders: Mitsubishi, Okuma, Okamoto, Studer, Amada, Toyoda, Chevalier, Anca, Walter, Tru-Tech
• Cylindrical Grinder Machine • ID Grinder Machine • OD/ID Grinding Machine

Additional Skill Areas We Value

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• CNC setup and changeover
• Precision measurement and inspection
• Setup for production runs
• Exposure to metal casting processes
• Strong shop math skills

Why Nordic Solutions

We connect elite manufacturing professionals to challenging projects where their craftsmanship matters. Our culture is built on Grit , Honor , Intention , Quality , Collaboration , and Agility .

Ready to Travel and Deliver Precision?

If you’re an OD/ID/Cylindrical grinder who thrives on complex work and new environments, apply today and put your skills to work nationwide with Nordic Solutions.