Machinist

3M HEALTHCARE; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 61,600 - 129,300; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Machinist to operate CNC and manual mills/lathe machines, fabricate components, and finish parts with precision. You will read engineering drawings, apply GD&T, and collaborate with engineers on machining approaches. A DoD clearance eligibility is required, and the role demands strong communication in English.

This full-time position involves close teamwork with engineers and production staff, and opportunities for process improvements and skill expansion within a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with extensive CNC experience.
• Experience reading/interpreting drawings/blueprints and GD&T.
• Proficiency in basic math and measurements for tolerances and fits.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Machine components using CNC and manual mills and lathes.
• Program, set up, and operate 3- or 4-axis CNC machines.
• Hand-finish parts using contouring and polishing.
• Collaborate with design engineers and advise on machining approaches as SME.

Skills

Read drawings

Geometric tolerancing

Math computations

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC programming software

CAD/CAM

MS Windows

Job description

Machinist

Engineering and Technical Support – Full Time – Regular – Up to 10% local travel.

Join a dynamic, collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to work alongside engineers from a variety of disciplines. Use your fabrication skills to create prototypes and work with test engineers and production personnel to prepare new technical solutions that can be deployed to fielded systems and support the warfighter. Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement as you take on new challenges and opportunities to expand your skill set.

Responsibilities

• Machine components using CNC and manual mills and lathes.
• Program, set up, 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.

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 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.

Desired Skills

• Experience with machine maintenance.
• Experience with waterjet and laser cutting.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 50 lbs when required; the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range

$61,600–$129,300 (national average).

Equal Opportunity Employer

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.