CNC Machinist: Prototyping & Precision Parts

CACI International Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Sterling, VA seeks a skilled Machinist to machine components with CNC and manual mills/lathes, read engineering drawings, and order materials for projects. You will collaborate with engineers and serve as SME on machining while maintaining shop equipment and safety standards.

The role requires US citizenship, DoD clearance eligibility, and strong English communication, with 50 lb lift capability and 10% travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience with setting up, programming, editing and operating CNC milling and lathe machines (5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree)
• Experience with machining metals (aluminum, stainless steel) and other materials
• Experience with design process and mechanical assembly. Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• U.S. Citizen and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Effective verbal and written communication in English
• Basic MS Windows skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required; While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

• Machine components using CNC and manual mills and lathes
• Program, setup, and operate 3- or 4-axis CNC machines
• Hand-finish parts as required, using contouring and polishing
• Collaborate with design engineers, make recommendations and share best practices with machining approaches and materials as a subject matter expert (SME) on machining
• Read and interpret engineering drawings (CAD/CAM) and tolerancing schemes, including GD&T
• Order materials for projects as needed
• Maintain machine shop equipment for function and cleanliness

Skills

CNC milling

CNC lathe

CAD/CAM

Read drawings / blueprints

GD&T

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

CACI International Inc in Sterling, VA seeks a skilled Machinist to machine components with CNC and manual mills/lathes, read engineering drawings, and order materials for projects. You will collaborate with engineers and serve as SME on machining while maintaining shop equipment and safety standards.

The role requires US citizenship, DoD clearance eligibility, and strong English communication, with 50 lb lift capability and 10% travel.