CNC Machinist - Lathe and/or Mill (Setup / Programmer - Job Shop)

About the role

At a Glance Company: James Tool Machine and Engineering, Inc. Location: Morganton, NC (On-site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: Competitive (based on experience) Shift: Day Shift (hours to be confirmed) Overtime: Yes - As Needed Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years CNC machining) Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates Why This Role Exists James Tool is continuing to grow its machining operations to support increasing demand across aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers. This role is critical to producing precision-machined components in a job shop environment, where versatility, craftsmanship, and efficiency directly impact production success. The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Set up, program, and operate CNC lathes and/or mills Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings Develop and optimize CNC programs for efficiency and repeatability Select tooling, set offsets, and verify workholding setups Perform test runs and make adjustments to meet specifications Hold tight tolerances and ensure part quality Perform first-article and in-process inspections Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets Collaborate with machinists, quality, and leadership to improve processes Machines, Controls & Software Machines: CNC Lathes & CNC Mills Controls: (Fanuc / similar - confirm if needed) CAM Software: Mastercam (preferred) Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, and standard shop tools Materials You'll Work With Aluminum Steel (mild & alloy) Stainless steel Additional materials depending on job mix What We're Looking ForRequired: 3+ years of CNC machining experience (lathes and/or mills) Ability to program, set up, and run CNC machines independently Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge Experience with tooling, offsets, and process optimization Comfortable working in a job shop / high-mix environment Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability Preferred (Not Required): Mastercam experience Multi-axis machining experience Experience in aerospace or high-precision industries Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose James Tool because: Clean, organized, modern and well-tooled shop Variety of work (not repetitive production-only roles) Stable workload with steady overtime opportunities Opportunities to grow into setup, programming, and advanced machining roles A team that respects skilled tradespeople Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: Competitive (DOE) Overtime: Available as needed Benefits: 100% Paid Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance (employee + family) Dental & Vision Insurance Paid Vacation & Holidays Birthday Off with Pay Tuition Reimbursement Clean, modern, organized shop environment Relocation Assistance Available for qualified candidates Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply now or save this job to come back later. James Tool Machine and Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.