Press Brake and Metal Forming Technician

Pro-Type Industries; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Vacation, sick leave

Onsite gym

401(k) with employer match

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Pro-Type Industries in Sterling, VA invites skilled fabricators to join a modernized shop with a 50+ year legacy. New ownership emphasizes employee growth, career paths, and a collaborative culture focused on quality.

You will read blueprints, set up equipment, and produce precise sheet metal parts for aerospace/defense applications. We value reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Background 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.

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

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal equipment setup

Close tolerances

Measurement tools

Mechanical aptitude

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Amada Punch Press

Amada Press Brake

Stamping Press

Roll Forming Machine

Profile Roller

Measurement Gauges

Job description

Join a modernized shop with a 50+ year legacy
New, 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 here

• Competitive 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 tackle

• 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.
  

What you bring

• Background 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 run

• Amada Punch Press and Amada Press Brake
• Stamping Press and Roll Forming Machine
• Profile Roller
• Measurement Gauges (calipers, micrometers, scales, gauges)
  

Core proficiencies

• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Bend Deductions
• Fabrication
• Precision Sheet Metal
  

Who thrives here

Experienced 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.