Manual Machinist — Precision Turning & Setup

Goforth Williamson Inc.; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Goforth Williamson, Inc. is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to operate conventional tools including lathes and mills. The ideal candidate reads engineering drawings, measures parts with micrometers, and maintains tight tolerances with accuracy and safety.

You will set up machines, select tooling, perform turning, milling, drilling, and inspection tasks while ensuring quality and efficiency in a shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual machine tools in a shop/manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Must accurately read a micrometer.
• Ability to measure components to specified tolerances.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, vertical milling machines, vertical turret lathes, and horizontal milling machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, and machining specs.
• Measure and inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision tools.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and accurately use micrometers and other gauges.
• Select cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and methods for various materials and operations.
• Perform turning, facing, boring, drilling, milling, and other machining operations as required.
• Verify finished components meet dimensional requirements and quality standards.
• Perform setups, tool changes, adjustments, and routine maintenance.
• Identify machining issues and adjust to maintain quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Micrometer reading

Measuring parts

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety conscious

Machining knowledge

Tools

Manual lathes

Vertical milling machines

Vertical turret lathes

Horizontal milling machines

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Goforth Williamson, Inc. is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to operate conventional tools including lathes and mills. The ideal candidate reads engineering drawings, measures parts with micrometers, and maintains tight tolerances with accuracy and safety.

You will set up machines, select tooling, perform turning, milling, drilling, and inspection tasks while ensuring quality and efficiency in a shop environment.