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Formative 3D CNC Operator in Falls Church, Virginia
Job Opportunity: CNC Operator with Formative 3D in Falls Church, VA
Do you enjoy working hands-on with machines, tools, and materials to create high-quality parts? Are you detail-oriented and energized by technical craftsmanship in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Ready to support innovative production workflows using CNC machining and advanced 3D printing? If so, we'd love to meet you!
Formative 3D is seeking a CNC Operator to support post-processing operations and fabricate custom fixtures and jigs that enhance our production workflow. This role blends hands-on machining with technical precision and close collaboration across production and engineering teams.
You'll operate CNC and robotic milling equipment to post-process large-format 3D-printed furniture components while contributing to continuous improvements in efficiency, quality, and shop operations.
Key Responsibilities
You will work closely with production and engineering teams to:
- Operate 3-axis CNC routers and 6-axis robotic milling machines to post-process 3D-printed components and produce fixtures and jigs
- Interpret technical drawings and CAD files to set up and execute milling operations
- Perform post-processing tasks on printed parts, including trimming, sanding, and surface finishing
- Inspect machined and printed parts for dimensional accuracy and quality standards
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot CNC equipment and tooling
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve fixture design and workflow efficiency
- Assist with general shop duties, including material preparation, organization, and equipment upkeep
What You Bring
- 2+ years of experience operating CNC milling machines in a production or prototyping environment
- Proficiency in reading technical drawings and using measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers
- Familiarity with G-code, CAM software, and CNC setup procedures (Fusion 360 preferred)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Experience with post-processing plastics or composite materials (preferred)
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Comfort lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a hands-on shop setting
- Experience with 3D printing or furniture assembly---or a strong desire to learn---is a plus
What We Offer:
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Full suite of healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
- Competitive PTO plans
- Competitive retirement plans
Why Join Formative 3D?
Built environments can be manufactured the same way the best technology products are: faster, smarter and at scale.
Formative 3D deploys full-scale manufacturing solutions built for speed, flexibility and real-world impact. By combining advanced 3D printing, robotics and technology, we rethink how physical products for the built world are created --- from concept to installation. We design and manufacture products that range from high-end furniture systems and architectural lighting to jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
Formative 3D pushes additive manufacturing forward and sets a new standard for how the built environment gets made. After years of research, our first production facility launched in 2026, and we're already proving that a new model of manufacturing isn't theoretical; it's operational.
Apply online at https://grnh.se/h17js45a3us or email job@strategichrinc.com to join a great team!
Formative 3D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are co