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CNC Machinist

Sentry
Forest, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/9/2026
Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you.

At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

At Sentry Equipment, a subsidiary of ProMach‘s Systems business, we have a longstanding reputation in the industries we serve. We offer an extensive portfolio of conveyor equipment and related container handling machinery. We specialize in integrating packaging equipment and conveying systems into cost-effective and efficient plan designs.

The CNC Machinist is responsible for operating and maintaining manual and CNC machinery to produce precision parts in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. The role involves setting up and operating equipment, measuring parts for accuracy, maintaining tolerance, performing routine machine maintenance, and ensuring safe and efficient operations. The machinist is also responsible for maintaining production schedules, assisting in employee training, and contributing to a safe and organized work environment.

Are you excited about this work?

  • Read & understand blueprint drawings (fractions / decimals)
  • Understanding what measuring instruments to use for application. (tape line, micrometers, dial indicator & calipers etc.)
  • Source materials and purchased part for projects
  • Perform basic machinery maintenance as needed
  • Making minor tool wear and depth offsets
  • Set up and operate CNC equipment to machine parts to the proscribed specifications while maintaining a satisfactory level of production.
  • Strictly follow all job safety requirements and procedures including machine guarding, forklift and hoist operation and housekeeping requirements.
  • Ensure all machines set ups and shutdowns are in line with prescribed safety procedures. This includes all necessary Lockout/Tagout procedures when needed.

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or apprenticeship in machining is a plus.
  • Proven experience as a Machinist, with a strong understanding of blueprint reading, precision measurements, and machine setup.
  • Experience with both manual and CNC machine operations is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Base salary range: $21.50 - $32.00

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Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary : $22 - $32

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