CNC Swiss 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 required) Why This Role Exists Faircloth Machine Shop is expanding due to new long-term customer contracts and continued investment in advanced machining capabilities. This Swiss CNC Machinist role is critical to supporting high-precision, small-component work - particularly in aerospace - where setup ownership and first-article accuracy are essential. This is a hands-on role built for machinists who want to work on challenging, short-run parts - not repetitive production. The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Set up and operate Swiss CNC machines for high-precision, short-run work Perform complete setups including tooling, offsets, and workholding Prove out first articles and support in-process inspection Machine small, tight-tolerance aerospace components Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust processes as needed Perform in-process and final quality checks Collaborate with machinists, programmers, and quality teams Work within a Pro Shop (PRP) environment focused on accountability and craftsmanship Machines, Controls & Software You'll work with equipment such as: Swiss CNC Machines: Tsugami S205 Tsugami S326 Controls: Fanuc-based controls (typical for Swiss platforms) Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, and precision gauges Programming: CNC programming and CAM exposure highly valued Materials You'll Work With Aluminum Stainless Steel Aerospace-grade alloys and specialty materials What We're Looking ForRequired: Experience setting up Swiss CNC machines Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills Experience performing first-article and in-process inspections Solid mechanical aptitude and attention to detail Ability to work in a high-mix, short-run environment Preferred (Not Required): CNC programming or CAD/CAM experience Aerospace machining background Pro Shop (PRP) experience Multi-axis or advanced Swiss 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 equipment and continued investment (including new multi-axis machines) Real ownership over setups and part quality Stable workload with long-term customer programs Clear growth paths into Cell Lead, Management, or CNC Programming 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.