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CACI

Provides government contracting technology and services

Junior CNC Machinist

Precision Machining & ToolmakingPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeBethesda, MD, USA$31.20 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must have 1 to 3 years of experience.
  • The candidate must successfully complete a machinist apprenticeship and have a Journeyman CNC Machinist qualification.
  • The candidate must have a trade school certificate and a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • The candidate must have, or be capable of obtaining, a DoD Secret clearance.
  • The candidate must know shop, facility, and division safety policies and requirements.
  • The candidate must be able to determine and perform appropriate setups for CNC vertical machining centers using programs provided by CAM programmers.
  • The candidate must know G and M codes and be able to program at the control to build fixtures and edit CAM-generated programs.
  • The candidate must be able to select appropriate cutters and tool holders and set up and operate the full range of machine tools in a prototype development shop.
  • The candidate must maintain dimensional accuracy to specified tolerances, including tolerances less than ±0.001 inch, using measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, inside/outside and depth micrometers, gage blocks, surface and height gages, and dial indicators.
  • The candidate must be able to read blueprints and mechanical drawings, work from verbal instructions and sketches, and apply machine shop mathematics and trigonometry.
  • The candidate must know Mil-Spec and GD&T specifications.
  • The candidate must be able to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
  • The candidate must adhere to safety protocols and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • The candidate must be able to work in industrial and test facility environments, including settings involving cranes, fork trucks, and vehicle operations, and must work safely around noise, electrical shock, wet surfaces, climbing, occasional hazardous materials, high work, and confined spaces.
  • The candidate must be able to work inside and outside buildings in cold weather and hot sun, including environments where ventilation or respirators may be necessary, and must check tools and equipment to ensure capacities are not exceeded and equipment remains safe.

Responsibilities

  • Determine and perform appropriate setups of CNC vertical machining centers for programs provided by CAM programmers.
  • Program at the machine control to build fixtures and edit CAM-generated programs.
  • Select appropriate cutters and tool holders.
  • Set up and operate machine tools in a prototype development shop.
  • Maintain specified dimensional accuracy during machining using measuring instruments.
  • Work from blueprints, mechanical drawings, verbal instructions, and sketches.
  • Perform machine shop mathematics and trigonometry as needed for machining work.
  • Check tools and equipment to ensure capacities are not exceeded and equipment is maintained in safe working condition.
  • Follow applicable safety policies and protocols while working in industrial settings.

Desired Qualifications

  • The ability to design and build fixtures is preferred.
  • Experience with CAM and solid-modeling CAD is a plus.
  • The ability to operate a forklift is a plus.

About the Company

CACI

Provides government contracting technology and services

CACI International Inc. provides technology and professional services to U.S. government clients, focusing on national security and modernization. It earns most of its revenue through long-term government contracts that fund engineering, intelligence, logistics, cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT solutions for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Its products and services work by delivering specialized technical expertise, secure systems, and mission-support capabilities that help agencies run operations more efficiently and securely. CACI differentiates itself through its deep domain knowledge in national security, a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable solutions, and a skilled workforce that can execute complex, long-duration contracts. The company’s goal is to be a trusted partner for government modernization needs by providing advanced technology solutions and mission support that enhance national security and operational effectiveness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
1962

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