FlexTrades is hiring Precision Grinders for nationwide assignments supporting high accuracy metal finishing work. This role is built for technicians who take pride in slow and steady precision, understand the value of consistency, and know how to finish a part the right way every time.
You will operate manual grinding equipment, work with large components, and follow engineered standards that keep quality tight and repeatable. If you enjoy detailed work in a controlled environment, this is your kind of project.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate manual grinders for precision finishing
- Work with large components in a controlled environment
- Follow provided instructions and blueprints
- Inspect parts for accuracy and document results
- Safely handle heavy parts using lifting equipment with training provided
- Complete a vision test and required process certifications
Qualifications
- Previous experience in manual grinding or similar precision work
- Ability to read and follow instructions accurately
- Comfortable working with large parts and using lifting equipment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the nationwide leader in traveling skilled trade assignments. We support manufacturers in aerospace, energy, food production, automotive, medical devices, and more. Our technicians take on the work that demands precision, discipline, and craftsmanship.
FlexTrades is hiring skilled Gear Machinists for nationwide, project-based assignments supporting advanced gear manufacturing operations. If you know your way around CNC gear shapers or hobbers and you take pride in precision work, you will fit right in here. This role centers on producing high-quality gear components, running multiple machines, and maintaining accuracy in a fast-moving environment where details matter.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate CNC gear machining equipment to produce high-quality parts
- Perform setups and monitor multiple machines during production
- Inspect parts to ensure they meet quality standards
- Follow SOPs, routers, setup sheets, and inch-based blueprints
- Handle materials and operate lifting equipment as needed
Qualifications
- Proven experience with CNC gear shapers and/or hobbers
- Ability to read and follow work instructions and blueprints
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working with large parts and precision tolerances
- Large part handling experience preferred
- Must provide your own basic tools
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the nationwide leader in traveling skilled trade assignments. We support manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, energy, food production, medical devices, and more. Our technicians take on the projects that demand skill, consistency, and craftsmanship.
FlexTrades is hiring experienced HBM Machinists for nationwide, project-based assignments that support advanced precision machining. If you know how to set up and run a 6-axis horizontal boring mill and keep complex work moving with accuracy, this is the kind of role where your skill shines. You will work with engineered setups, tight tolerances, and high expectations for consistency and craftsmanship.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate a 6-axis CNC Horizontal Boring Mill with a 3+2 configuration and rotary B-axis table
- Perform offsets and adjustments
- Swap tooling from 2-7 tools per setup and verify setups with a supervisor
- Deburr straight edges, ID and OD surfaces, holes, and other basic features using various tools
- Operate overhead crane and forklift for material handling with training provided
- Conduct in-process inspections and document FAIs while QC performs final inspections
Required Qualifications
- 5-axis HBM machining experience
- Experience with Heidenhain controllers with Siemens acceptable
- Ability to make offsets and adjustments
- Proficient in deburring using various tools
- Basic understanding of GD&T including parallelism, perpendicularity, flatness, and surface profile
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions
- Familiarity with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, squares, and tape measures
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the nationwide leader in traveling skilled trade assignments. We support manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, energy, food production, medical devices, and more. Our technicians take on the work that demands precision, consistency, and strong mechanical capability.
FlexTrades is hiring CNC Lathe Operators for nationwide assignments that support high accuracy machining across some of the most demanding industries in the country. If you know how to run a lathe with confidence, hold tight tolerances, and keep production moving without cutting corners, you will fit right in.
This role centers on producing precision components using CNC lathes, performing setups, and maintaining the level of detail expected in aerospace, medical, and other high performance environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate CNC lathes to produce precision parts according to specifications
- Perform setups and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality standards
- Inspect parts and document results to ensure compliance with strict tolerances
- Maintain efficiency and meet production goals in a high volume environment
- Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures
Qualifications
- Prior experience operating two axis CNC lathes is required
- Experience with Mazatrol controllers is required
- Experience with live tooling is a plus
- Background in high precision industries such as medical or aerospace
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, high mix production environment
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the nationwide leader in traveling skilled trade assignments. We support manufacturers across aerospace, energy, food production, medical devices, automotive, and more. Our technicians take on the projects that demand precision, consistency, and pride in craftsmanship.
FlexTrades is hiring experienced CNC Programmers for nationwide, project-based assignments supporting advanced manufacturing and precision machining operations across the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled programmers with Esprit experience and strong multitasking lathe knowledge to take on challenging, high-impact work while traveling and earning top pay.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented CNC Programmer to join our advanced manufacturing team. This role focuses on programming complex multitasking lathe operations using Okuma machines and Esprit software, with the goal of streamlining production and maximizing machine capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Okuma B300 Multus and LB3000 machines with live tooling (up to 120 tools), using OSP-P500 and OSP-P300 controls
- Create CNC programs offline using Esprit CAM from CREO Parametric 3D models (STEP files)
- Apply macro programming and optimize setups by combining mill-turn operations
- Configure machine features like CAS, tool monitoring, and probing (Renishaw) for automation and inspection
- Evaluate workholding and setup efficiency for various metal materials and part types
- Simulate programs in Vericut (preferred) and maintain setup sheets
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth program handoff
Qualifications
- Proven experience programming Okuma multitasking lathes
- Proficiency in Esprit CAM software and CREO Parametric workflows
- Strong understanding of GD&T, precision machining, and CNC operations
- Experience with Vericut and Renishaw probing is highly desirable
Preferred Skills
- Experience with macro programming and automation setups
- Familiarity with tool offset automation, tool breakage detection, and machine safety protocols
- Ability to manage complex part geometries and material variations
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the nation’s leading provider of traveling skilled trade work. For decades, we’ve partnered with companies nationwide to provide top-level talent for their most critical projects. Our work spans manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair in industries from aerospace to energy.
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
FlexTrades is hiring experienced CNC Programmers for nationwide, project-based assignments supporting high-precision machining operations across the U.S. This role is ideal for skilled programmers with Esprit CAM experience who enjoy working with advanced CNC machinery in fast-paced, high-performance environments.
Key Skills Summary
- Program CNC machines and perform setup and prove-out at the machine
- Transition validated programs to operators for production
- Offline programming using Esprit CAM software
- Work from 3D models created in CREO Parametric, provided in STEP file format
- Combine separate mill and turning operations into single-machine processes
Qualifications
- Experience with Esprit CAM, CREO Parametric, and STEP files
- Ability to perform macro programming for machine and part variables
- Understanding of GD&T callouts (runout, position, perpendicularity, finish)
- Familiarity with Vericut for program simulation (preferred)
- Ability to program Renishaw probing
- Willingness to create setup sheets using provided templates
- Comfortable working with a wide range of metal materials, including slugs, round bar stock, carbon steel castings, and heat-treated parts
Equipment Experience (Based on Skill Level)
- Okuma B300 Multus multitasking lathe and Okuma LB3000 dual spindle, single turret machines (live tooling, 120-tool capacity, 6-axis operation)
- Controllers: OSP-P500 and OSP-P300 (preferred)
- Makino 4-axis Horizontal Mills with Pro 3 controls and multi-pallet systems
- Makino 3- and 4-axis Vertical Mills with Pro 3 controls
- Hitachi Seiki or Okuma 2-axis lathes with Fanuc controls
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the nation’s leading provider of traveling skilled trade work. For decades, we’ve partnered with companies nationwide to provide top-level talent for their most critical projects. Our work spans manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair in industries from aerospace to energy.
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
