Press Brake and Metal Forming Technician

Pro-Type Metal Machining; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual company-paid training

Onsite gym

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Pro-Type Metal Machining is a Sterling, VA-based fabricator with a 50+ year legacy and new, forward-looking ownership. We offer an employee-centered culture, defined career paths, and ongoing training to help you grow in aerospace/defense fabrication and precision sheet metal work.

You will read blueprints, set up sheet metal equipment, and perform tight-tolerance assembly using Amada equipment and precision gauges.

Qualifications

• Background in sheet metal fabrication or precision manufacturing.
• Reading blueprints/engineering drawings with confidence.
• Hands-on setup/operation of sheet metal equipment.
• Knowledge of forming methods, tooling, bend allowances, and best practices.
• Comfort with close tolerances and precision measurement tools.
• Organized, multitask, meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specs, and work instructions.
• Perform layout, measuring, forming, bending, cutting, drilling, deburring, and assembly of sheet metal parts.
• Set up and operate press brakes, punches, shears, saws, and drills; choose tooling and set machine parameters.
• Produce components to tight tolerances; verify with calipers, micrometers, scales, and gauges.
• Drill, countersink, rivet, fasten, and complete mechanical assemblies.
• Identify and communicate drawing/fabrication issues to supervisors, engineering, or quality.
• Complete job travelers and production documentation accurately.
• Comply with AS9100 procedures and company quality standards.
• Keep your work area organized and safe; follow PPE and equipment safety procedures.
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, and other manufacturing teams.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Sheet metal setup

Close tolerances

Measurement tools

Mechanical aptitude

Organization

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Reliability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training preferred

Tools

Amada Punch Press

Amada Press Brake

Stamping Press

Roll Forming Machine

Profile Roller

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Join a modernized shop with a 50+ year legacyNew, forward-looking ownership. Employee-centered culture. Real career pathing. If that sounds like your kind of fabrication floor, read on.Why you'll love it hereCompetitive compensation.Annual, company-paid continuing-education training.Defined professional development plan and clear growth path.Employee recognition programs.Health, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, onsite gym, and more.401(k) with generous employer match.Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas matter.What you'll tackleRead and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specs, and work instructions.Perform layout, measuring, forming, bending, cutting, drilling, deburring, and assembly of sheet metal parts.Set up and operate press brakes, punches, shears, saws, and drills; choose tooling and set machine parameters.Produce components to tight tolerances; verify with calipers, micrometers, scales, and gauges.Drill, countersink, rivet, fasten, and complete mechanical assemblies.Identify and communicate drawing/fabrication issues to supervisors, engineering, or quality.Complete job travelers and production documentation accurately.Comply with AS9100 procedures and company quality standards.Keep your work area organized and safe; follow PPE and equipment safety procedures.Partner with production, engineering, quality, and other manufacturing teams.What you bringBackground in sheet metal fabrication or precision manufacturing (1–2 years preferred but not required).Fluent in reading blueprints/engineering drawings.Hands-on setup/operation of sheet metal equipment.Knowledge of forming methods, tooling, bend allowances, and best practices.Comfort with close tolerances and precision measurement tools.Mechanical aptitude; detail-focused; able to make quality-driven adjustments.Organized, able to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.Reliable attendance; team-first and self-motivated; able to follow directions.Basic computer skills; quick to learn new software.High school diploma or vocational training preferred (not required).18+ years old; able to lift up to 75 lbs; able to stand for a full 8-hour shift.Experience in aerospace/defense or an AS9100 shop is a plus.Tools and tech you'll runAmada Punch Press and Amada Press BrakeStamping Press and Roll Forming MachineProfile RollerMeasurement Gauges (calipers, micrometers, scales, gauges)Core proficienciesAerospace ManufacturingBend DeductionsFabricationPrecision Sheet MetalWho thrives hereExperienced fabricators who want to build skills in a growth-minded company, multitask without dropping details, and collaborate across teams to deliver right-first-time quality.