CNC Lathe Machinist

Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $25–$30 per hour (DOE)

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. Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. 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: 20% for 2nd shift and Weekend shift