Machinist

X-Factor Consulting; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Factor Consulting's client seeks a skilled Machinist to operate conventional mills and lathes in Rome, Georgia. The role involves setting up machines to manufacture one-off precision steel components on an on-site basis.

You will review prints, interpret drawings, select tooling, and verify dimensions with micrometers and calipers, ensuring parts meet exact tolerances. Welding attachments and coordinating with the shop team are also part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience operating conventional (non-CNC) mills and lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments to ensure tight tolerances.
• Experience welding attachments when needed to support machining sequences.
• Familiarity with basic shop math for layouts and calculations.
• Strong safety awareness and teamwork in a machining environment.

Responsibilities

• Review prints, engineering drawings and specs to plan each unique job.
• Produce drawings or sketches of parts when documentation is incomplete.
• Check dimensions throughout the job with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
• Inspect completed pieces against required specifications before release.
• Weld attachments or features as needed to support the machining sequence.
• Perform routine machine care and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Coordinate with shop teammates to improve workflow and safety practices.

Skills

Conventional mill operation

Conventional lathe operation

Precision measuring instruments

Blueprint interpretation

Tooling setup

Shop math

Welding basics

Forklift operation

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauge blocks

Job description

Our client is seeking a Machinist (Conventional Mills & Lathes) for an excellent on-site position located in the Rome, GA area. This position will be responsible for setting up and running conventional mills and lathes to machine one-off precision steel components.

Responsibilities

• Review prints, engineering drawings, and written specs to plan each unique repair or machining job.
• Produce drawings or sketches of industrial parts when existing documentation is incomplete.
• Check dimensions throughout the job with micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Inspect completed pieces against the required specifications before release.
• Weld attachments or features when needed to support the machining sequence.
• Perform routine machine care and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Coordinate with shop teammates to improve workflow and keep safety practices consistent.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years operating conventional (non-CNC) mills and lathes.
• Skilled with precision measuring instruments used to hold tight dimensional accuracy.
• Able to interpret and create blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Knows how to choose and set up tooling for different machining operations.
• Familiar with common metalworking power tools.
• Solid basic shop math for layouts, calculations, and measurements.
• Foundational welding, mechanical aptitude, and forklift capability.