Manual Machinist - Precision Lathes & Grinders

Ball Corporation; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Rome, GA is seeking a manual machinist to support production goals. The role involves reading blueprints, setting up and operating lathes, grinders, mills, and hones, and performing equipment maintenance.

This is a non‑CNC position requiring strong measurement skills and safety discipline. Requires a high school diploma and at least five years of related experience in a standard machine shop, with knowledge of metallurgy and precision tolerances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years minimum related experience in machining.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with standard machine shop practices and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates machine tools (lathes, grinders, mills, hones).
• Interprets drawings and determines dimensions and tolerances.
• Repairs and maintains equipment.
• Maintains logs and follows SOPs and safety rules.
• Communicates with shift and supports production goals.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math and measurement

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Education Equivalency Required

Tools

Grinders

Lathes

Mills

Drill presses

Hones

Job description

Ball Corporation in Rome, GA is seeking a manual machinist to support production goals. The role involves reading blueprints, setting up and operating lathes, grinders, mills, and hones, and performing equipment maintenance.

This is a non‑CNC position requiring strong measurement skills and safety discipline. Requires a high school diploma and at least five years of related experience in a standard machine shop, with knowledge of metallurgy and precision tolerances.