Machinist
Georgia
USD 25-25 / hour
Posted on Aug 26, 2026
Start your new career as a Machinist with MAU at UME in Thomson, GA. As a Machinist, you will operate CNC and manual machine tools, including lathes and milling machines, to produce precision parts while maintaining quality and efficient production operations.
What We Offer:
- $25 per hour
- First shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday
- Overtime on Saturdays as needed
- Paid breaks
- Paid lunch
- PPE provided
- Temp-to-hire opportunity after 520 hours
- Opportunity for advancement
- High school diploma or GED
- Vocational school training or apprenticeship
- Experience using and/or programming manual, semi-automated, or automated tools and machines, including lathes and grinders
- Ability to use precision measuring tools, such as calipers
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
- Knowledge of metal properties and other materials
- Basic reading and writing skills
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items
- Negative drug test
- Review samples, drawings, and instructions to understand production specifications
- Take measurements and mark materials for cutting or shaping
- Plan the sequence of actions necessary to complete each job
- Select appropriate machines, including lathes, and position or load materials
- Operate CNC, manual, and automated machining equipment
- Monitor machines and adjust feed rates, maintain temperatures, and identify issues
- Determine and program batch sizes and machine speeds
- Monitor finished output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defective parts
- Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs
- Complete other relevant duties as assigned by the direct supervisor
