Machinist- 5 Axis CNC

CACI International•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

CACI is seeking a CNC Machinist to provide technical support at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Model Shop. The role fabricates prototype naval component scale models for research and development testing. The machinist also serves as a subject matter expert in CNC programming and fabrication, advising shop management, supervisors, and planners about the difficulty, complexity, and potential risks involved in fabricating complex parts. The position involves machining model components with CNC and manual mills and lathes; programming, setting up, and operating 3-, 4-, or 5-axis CNC machines; and hand-finishing parts through contouring and polishing. The machinist collaborates with design engineers, shares machining best practices, and recommends machining approaches and materials. The role also requires reading and interpreting engineering drawings, CAD/CAM information, and tolerancing schemes, including GD&T.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of experience setting up, programming, editing, and operating CNC milling and lathe machines.
Experience machining metals such as aluminum and stainless steel, as well as other materials.
Experience with the design process and mechanical assembly.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
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 and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane and lift 50 pounds when required.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Machine model components using CNC and manual mills and lathes.
Program, set up, and operate 3-, 4-, or 5-axis CNC machines.
Hand-finish parts as required using contouring and polishing.
Collaborate with design engineers and recommend machining approaches and materials.
Share machining best practices as a subject matter expert.
Advise shop management, supervisors, and planners on the difficulty, complexity, and risks of fabricating parts.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD/CAM information, and tolerancing schemes, including GD&T.