CNC Machinist – Lathe​/Mill; Setup​/Programmer – Shop

At a Glance

• Company: James Tool Machine and Engineering, Inc.
• Location: Morganton, NC (On-site)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: Competitive (based on experience)
• Shift: Day Shift (hours to be confirmed)
• Overtime: Yes – As Needed
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years CNC machining)
• Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates

James Tool is continuing to grow its machining operations to support increasing demand across aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers
.

This role is critical to producing precision-machined components in a job shop environment
, where versatility, craftsmanship, and efficiency directly impact production success.

In this role, you will:

• Set up, program, and operate CNC lathes and/or mills
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings
• Develop and optimize CNC programs for efficiency and repeatability
• Select tooling, set offsets, and verify work holding setups
• Perform test runs and make adjustments to meet specifications
• Hold tight tolerances and ensure part quality
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections
• Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets
• Collaborate with machinists, quality, and leadership to improve processes

• Machines: CNC Lathes & CNC Mills
• Controls: (Fanuc / similar – confirm if needed)
• CAM Software: Mastercam (preferred)
• Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, and standard shop tools

• Aluminum
• Steel (mild & alloy)
• Stainless steel
• Additional materials depending on job mix

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience (lathes and/or mills)
• Ability to program, set up, and run CNC machines independently
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Experience with tooling, offsets, and process optimization
• Comfortable working in a job shop / high-mix environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

• Mastercam experience
• Multi-axis machining experience
• Experience in aerospace or high-precision industries

Machinists choose James Tool because:

• Clean, organized,
  modern and well-tooled shop
• Variety of work (not repetitive production-only roles)
• Stable workload with steady overtime opportunities
• Opportunities to grow into setup, programming, and advanced machining roles
• A team that respects skilled tradespeople

Pay Range: Competitive (DOE)
Overtime: Available as needed

• 100% Paid Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance (employee + family)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Birthday Off with Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Clean, modern, organized shop environment
• Relocation Assistance Available for qualified candidates

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
Apply now or save this job to come back later.

James Tool Machine and Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
.