Multi‑Axis CNC Machining Specialist (Mills & Lathes)

At Pro-Type Industries in Sterling, VA, you’ll join a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer serving aerospace, military, electronics, technology, marine, and broader industrial markets. Since 1969, we’ve combined CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and finishing under one roof—and today, under forward-thinking leadership, we’re investing in people, technology, and your growth.

You clock in ready to own your queue. First stop: review work orders, blueprints, specs, and CAM programs to plan your setups. You stage tooling, fixtures, and materials, then set up CNC mills (3-, 4-, and 5-axis) and CNC lathes based on the job mix.

• Verify workholding, tool offsets, and machine parameters before first article
• Run parts to exacting tolerances—measuring with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools throughout
• Watch the machines; make authorized adjustments to keep quality and cycle times on target
• Document production and quality checks accurately and on time
• Flag machining, tooling, programming, equipment, or quality issues to supervisors/technical support early
• Manage your workflow to align with the shop schedule and customer priorities
• Keep your cell clean, organized, and safe; follow all Pro-Type safety, quality, and operating procedures
• Pitch in on general Machine Shop and cross-functional production needs when asked

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 18 years of age
• Hands-on CNC machining or manufacturing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of CNC processes, mills and/or lathes; exposure to 3-, 4-, or 5-axis machining is a plus
• Confident reading blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and machining specs
• Ability to follow CAM/CNC programs and setup instructions
• Skilled with precision measurement (calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related inspection tools)
• Understanding of tolerances, tooling, feeds/speeds, and workholding fundamentals
• Know when to follow established programs and when to escalate for help
• Detail-obsessed, quality-driven, organized, and dependable—able to meet schedules and support overtime when needed
• Comfort working independently and collaborating with Machine Shop, Quality, Engineering, and Production teams
• Ability to safely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, reaching, handling, and other typical manufacturing activities

• Passionate about excellence and high personal standards
• Extreme attention to detail and pride in your craft
• See tasks through from setup to finished part
• Self-motivated and comfortable working with minimal oversight

• Competitive compensation
• Annual fully paid training for continuing education
• Career growth supported by a professional development plan
• Employee recognition programs
• Health, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, on-site gym, and more
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Collaborative team with an entrepreneurial spirit

Our team’s average tenure is 17 years for a reason. You’ll be surrounded by highly skilled mentors who care about passing on knowledge and raising the bar for quality every day. If you’re ready to grow with a company that grows with you, let’s talk.