CNC Lathe Machinist

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)

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