Junior CNC Machinist

CACI•Bethesda, MD

12h•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Junior CNC Machinist with a minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience. This role involves determining and performing appropriate set-up of CNC Vertical machining centers for programs provided by CAM programmers. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of G and M codes with the ability to program at the control to build fixtures and edit CAM generated programs. They will also be responsible for selecting appropriate cutters and tool holders, and setting up and operating the full range of machine tools found in a well-equipped prototype development shop. Maintaining dimensional accuracy to specified tolerances (potentially less than +/-.001") during machining processes using measuring instruments is crucial. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, read blueprints and mechanical drawings, and understand Mil-Spec and GD&T specifications is required. The role also involves working from verbal instructions and sketches, performing machine shop math and trigonometry, and lifting/maneuvering objects weighing up to 80 pounds. Adherence to safety protocols is mandatory. CAM and Solid modeling CAD experience is a plus, as is the ability to operate a forklift.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience
Knowledge of G and M codes
Ability to select appropriate cutters and tool holders
Ability to set-up and operate the full range of machine tools found in a well-equipped prototype development shop
Ability to maintain dimensional accuracy, to specified tolerances that may be less than +/-.001", during machining processes, through the use of measuring instruments (e.g. vernier calipers, inside/outside & depth micrometers, gage blocks, surface and height gages, and dial indicators)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to read blue prints and mechanical drawings
Knowledge of Mil-Spec and GD&T specifications
Ability to work from verbal instructions and sketches
Ability to perform machine shop math and trigonometry
Ability to lift and maneuver objects weighing 80 pounds
Adhere to safety protocols
Successful completion of machinist apprenticeship
Journeyman CNC Machinist qualification
Trade School certificate
High School diploma or equivalent
DoD Secret Clearance or capability to be granted DoD Secret Clearance
Knowledge of Shop, Facility and Division Safety Policies and requirements

Nice To Haves

Ability to design and build fixtures preferred
CAM and Solid modeling CAD experience a plus
Ability to operate a forklift a plus

Responsibilities

Determine and perform appropriate set up of CNC Vertical machining centers for programs provided by CAM programmers
Design and build fixtures
Program at the control to build fixtures and edit CAM generated programs
Select appropriate cutters and tool holders
Set-up and operate the full range of machine tools found in a well-equipped prototype development shop
Maintain dimensional accuracy, to specified tolerances that may be less than +/-.001", during machining processes, through the use of measuring instruments (e.g. vernier calipers, inside/outside & depth micrometers, gage blocks, surface and height gages, and dial indicators)
Work independently with minimal supervision
Read blueprints and mechanical drawings
Work from verbal instructions and sketches
Perform machine shop math and trigonometry
Lift and maneuver objects weighing 80 pounds
Adhere to safety protocols