Weekend CNC Lathe Machinist — Setup Ownership (Aerospace)

Faircloth Machine Shop, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Company-paid insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Faircloth Machine Shop, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Weekend CNC Lathe Machinist to take full setup ownership on high‑mix, tight‑tolerance aerospace and medical components.

This is not a button-pushing role; you will read blueprints, perform first articles and in‑process inspections, and collaborate with programmers and QA to ensure part quality. Strong craftsmanship and initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• CNC lathe setup experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T.
• Experience performing first-article and in-process inspections.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail to work in a high-mix, short-run environment.
• Willingness to work a Weekend Shift (Fri–Sun).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CNC lathe setup

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

First-article inspection

In-process inspection

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

High-mix, short-run

Weekend shift willingness

Tools

CNC programming

CAD/CAM exposure

Job description

Faircloth Machine Shop, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Weekend CNC Lathe Machinist to take full setup ownership on high‑mix, tight‑tolerance aerospace and medical components.

This is not a button-pushing role; you will read blueprints, perform first articles and in‑process inspections, and collaborate with programmers and QA to ensure part quality. Strong craftsmanship and initiative are essential.