CNC Swiss Machinist - Weekend Shift
faircloth machine shopWinston-Salem, NC
$25–$30/hr
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faircloth machine shopWinston-Salem, NCMid L4
$25–$30/hr
MachinistsComputer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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Company: Faircloth Machine Shop
Location: Winston-Salem, NC (on-site)
Pay: $25–$30 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift:
Weekend Shift — Fri–Sun, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM (3x12s), +20% shift differential; exact days/hours flexible depending on the person
Experience: Mid–Senior (setup required)
Machines: Tsugami S205, Tsugami S326Controls: Fanuc-based controls (typical for Swiss platforms) Why This Role Exists Faircloth Machine Shop is expanding on new long-term customer contracts and continued investment in advanced machining capabilities. This Weekend Shift CNC Swiss Machinist role gives machinists a full weekend schedule instead of a standard five-day week — three 12-hour days on, four days off — while working the same high-precision, small-component aerospace work as the rest of the shop. This is a hands-on role built for machinists who want to work on challenging, short-run parts — not repetitive production — with a schedule most shops don't offer.
The Work:
- You'll Be DoingSet up and operate Swiss CNC machines for high-precision, short-run work
- Perform complete setups including tooling, offsets, and workholding
- Prove out first articles and support in-process inspection
- Machine small, tight-tolerance aerospace components
- Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions
- Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust processes as needed
- Perform in-process and final quality checks
- Collaborate with machinists, programmers, and quality teams
- Work within a Pro Shop (PRP) environment focused on accountability and craftsmanship
- Machines, Controls & Software
- You'll work with equipment such as:
- Swiss CNC Machines: Tsugami S205Tsugami S326Controls: Fanuc-based controls (typical for Swiss platforms)
- Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, and precision gauges
- Programming: CNC programming and CAM exposure highly valued
- Materials You'll Work With
- AluminumStainless Steel
- Aerospace-grade alloys and specialty materials
What We're Looking For:
- RequiredExperience setting up Swiss CNC machines
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
- Experience performing first-article and in-process inspections
- Solid mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a high-mix, short-run environment
- Willingness to work a Weekend Shift (Fri–Sun, 3x12s)
- Preferred (Not Required)CNC programming or CAD/CAM experience
- Aerospace machining background
- Pro Shop (PRP) experience
- Multi-axis or advanced Swiss experience
- Why Machinists Like Working Here
- A full weekend schedule with four days off during the week
- Tight-knit, team-first culture
- Short-run, high-skill machining — no endless production runs
- Modern equipment and continued investment (including new multi-axis machines)
- Real ownership over setups and part quality
- Stable workload with long-term customer programs
- Clear growth paths into Cell Lead, Management, or CNC Programming
- Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $25–$30/hr (DOE)
Schedule: Weekend Shift, Fri–Sun, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM (3x12s)
Shift Differential: +20% for Weekend Shift
Overtime: As needed
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision – 100% company-paid 401(k) with company matchPTO (negotiable)
- Annual profit-sharing bonus (~20% of profits returned to employees)
- About Faircloth Machine Shop and Apply
Faircloth Machine Shop is a family-owned aerospace, heavy-equipment, and industrial job shop in Winston-Salem, NC, on pace to grow 72% this year. The shop's hiring manager is directly involved in interviews, so applying here isn't a black-box process.
Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.Apply now or save this job to come back later.
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