CNC Machinist Lead – Exciting Opportunity!
Full Time
Hourly Wage Range $29.00 to $43.00
The Company
Pro-Type Industries, a third-generation family-owned business established in 1969, provides high-quality CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and finishing services from its headquarters in Sterling, VA. The company serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, military, manufacturing, electronics, technology, and marine. Pro-Type is deeply committed to employee training and development, boasting a highly skilled team with an average tenure of 17 years. The company's long-standing success is attributed to its dedicated workforce, considered its greatest resource for future growth.
Under new and forward-thinking ownership and management, for us, 50 years in the industry is only the beginning. If you are looking for a vibrant, professional growth opportunity with a company that is employee centric, then we hope you apply!
Our Ideal Candidate Is
- Enjoys working at a fast pace and moving to the next task
- Detailed focused to the point of extreme
- Independent working and enjoys tackling daily tasks and seeing them through to completion
- Adept at time management, pacing daily work
- Friendly and enjoys working in a friendly, causal team environment
Job Duties Include
WorkCentre Optimization:
- Responsible for the setup, organization, and maximization of all machines with the support of Operators.
- Prioritize efficient solutions, spindle engagement, part throughput, and most importantly ensure the highest quality and safety standards are upheld.
Production and Quality Control:
- Monitor machining processes to ensure efficient operations and on-time production.
- Inspect parts and ensure finished products meet specifications and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
Safety and Compliance:
- Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA and company regulations.
Operations and Reporting:
- Monitor machine maintenance needs and coordinate repairs.
- Complete WorkCentre scheduling activities.
- Recommend process improvements for machining efficiency and safety.
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or machinist certification preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of machining experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining, manual machining, and programing processes.
- CAD/CAM proficient, in order to interpret and enhance established programs.
- MasterCAM preferred
- Ability to set up and validate production on 3,4, 5-axis mills, and lathes with a variety of sizes and controllers:
- Siemens
- Fanuc
- Haas
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical degree or machinist certification
- Minimum 3 years of machining experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining, manual machining, and programming processes
- CAD/CAM proficiency to interpret and enhance programs
- MasterCAM experience
- Ability to set up and validate production on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and lathes
- Experience with Siemens, Fanuc, and Haas controllers
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders
- Knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety compliance
- Detail-oriented, independent, strong time management, and team-oriented communication skills
What We Do
Pro-Type Industries is a third-generation, family-owned business established in 1969, based in Sterling, Virginia. They provide high-quality precision sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, and finishing services. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including aerospace, defense, electronics, and commercial industries, maintaining ISO 9001:2015 certification and ITAR registration to support mission-critical requirements for their clients.









