CNC Machinist Lead

Job Details

Location:

STERLING, VA 20166

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $29.00 - $43.00 hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Manufacturing

Full Time

Hourly Wage Range $29.00 to $43.00

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, we have 50 years in the industry as 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!

• Enjoys working at a fast pace and moving to the next task
• Detail 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, casual team environment

• Work Centre 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 work‑centre scheduling activities. Recommend process improvements for machining efficiency and safety.

• 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 programming 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.