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CNC Lathe Machinist

CNC Lathe Machinist

locationWinston-Salem, NC, USA
PublishedPublished: 1/30/2026
Full Time
1 - 2 years of experience
26-30 / hour

🔎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 (+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

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.

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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

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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

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Materials You’ll Work With

  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel
  • Aerospace-grade alloys and specialty materials

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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

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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

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $25–$30/hr (DOE)
Shift Differential: +20% 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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Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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Fields of study

  • CNC

Years of experience

  • 1 - 2 years of experience

Salary range

  • 26-30 / hour