CNC Lathe Machinist
Job Description
At a Glance
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Company: Faircloth Machine Shop
Location: Winston-Salem, NC (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $25–$30 per hour (DOE)
Shifts Available:
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- 1st Shift: Mon–Thu | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- 2nd Shift: Mon–Thu | 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM (+20% differential)
- Weekend Shift: Fri–Sun | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (+20% differential)
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Mid–Senior (Setup experience required)
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Why This Role Exists\n
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.
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This is not a button-pushing position — it’s a skilled machining role for professionals who want variety, responsibility, and challenging work.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing\n
In this role, you will:
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- 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
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Machines, Controls & Software\n
You’ll work with equipment such as:
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- CNC Lathes / Mill-Turn:\n
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- Miyano BNX / BND / BNA (Twin Spindle, Live Tooling)
- Haas CNC Lathes
- Okuma CNC Lathes
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- Controls: Fanuc, Haas, Okuma
- Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, and precision gauges
- Programming: CNC programming experience is strongly preferred
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Materials You’ll Work With\n
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- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Aerospace-grade alloys and specialty materials
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What We’re Looking For\n
Required:
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- 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
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Preferred (Not Required):
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- Aerospace machining experience
- CNC programming or CAD/CAM exposure
- Swiss machining experience
- Pro Shop (PRP) experience
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Why Machinists Like Working Here\n
Machinists choose Faircloth Machine Shop because:
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- 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
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule\n
Pay Range: $25–$30/hr (DOE)
Shift Differential: +20% for 2nd shift and Weekend shift
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Benefits Include:
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- Medical, Dental, Vision – 100% company-paid
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO (negotiable)
- Annual profit-sharing bonus (~20% of profits returned to employees)
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Schedule Options:
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- 1st Shift (4x10s)
- 2nd Shift (4x10s)
- Weekend Shift (3x12s)
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Apply\n
Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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Apply now or save this job to come back later.