CNC Lathe Machinist

About the role

At a Glance Company: Faircloth Machine Shop Location: Winston-Salem, NC (on-site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $25-$30 per hour (DOE) Shifts Available: 1st Shift: Mon-Thu 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM 2nd Shift: Mon-Thu 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM (% differential) Weekend Shift: Fri-Sun 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (% differential) Overtime: As needed Experience Level: Mid-Senior (Setup experience required) Why This Role Exists Faircloth Machine Shop continues to grow due to new long-term customer contracts and ongoing investment in advanced CNC equipment. This CNC Lathe Machinist role is critical to supporting high-mix, tight-tolerance aerospace and medical work where setup ownership, first-article accuracy, and process stability matter. This is not a button-pushing position - it's a skilled machining role for professionals who want variety, responsibility, and challenging work. The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Set up and operate CNC lathes for short-run, high-precision work Perform complete setups and teardowns, including tooling, offsets, and workholding Prove out first articles and support in-process inspection Run small, tight-tolerance aerospace components Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions Troubleshoot machining and process issues as they arise Collaborate with machinists, programmers, and quality to optimize results Work in a Pro Shop (PRP) environment focused on accountability and craftsmanship Machines, Controls & Software You'll work with equipment such as: CNC Lathes / Mill-Turn: Miyano BNX / BND / BNA (Twin Spindle, Live Tooling) Haas CNC Lathes Okuma CNC Lathes Controls: Fanuc, Haas, Okuma Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, and precision gauges Programming: CNC programming experience is strongly preferred Materials You'll Work With Aluminum Stainless Steel Aerospace-grade alloys and specialty materials What We're Looking For Required: CNC lathe setup experience Strong ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T Experience performing first-article and in-process inspections Solid mechanical aptitude and attention to detail Comfortable working in a high-mix, short-run environment Preferred (Not Required): Aerospace machining experience CNC programming or CAD/CAM exposure Swiss machining experience Pro Shop (PRP) experience Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Faircloth Machine Shop because: Tight-knit, team-first culture Short-run, high-skill machining - no endless production runs Modern CNC equipment with continued investment Real ownership over setups and part quality Strong financial stability and long-term customer programs Clear paths into Cell Lead, Management, or CNC Programming roles Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $25-$30/hr (DOE) Shift Differential: % for 2nd shift and Weekend shift Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% company-paid 401(k) with company match PTO (negotiable) Annual profit-sharing bonus ( 20% of profits returned to employees) Schedule Options: 1st Shift (4x10s) 2nd Shift (4x10s) Weekend Shift (3x12s) Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply now or save this job to come back later.