CNC Swiss Machinist - Weekend Shift

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 S326 Controls: 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 Doing Set 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 S205 Tsugami S326 Controls: 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 Aluminum Stainless Steel Aerospace-grade alloys and specialty materials

What We're Looking For: Required Experience 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 match PTO (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.