Machinist

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62K-129K Annually
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Operate, program, set up, and maintain 3- or 4-axis CNC mills and lathes to fabricate components and prototypes. Read engineering drawings and GD&T specifications, finish parts, collaborate with design and test engineers, order materials, and maintain shop equipment. The role requires machining metals, mechanical assembly knowledge, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Machinist

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
  • 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, 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED and10 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

Desired:

  • Experience with machine maintenance.

  • Experience with waterjet and laser cutting.

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$61,600-$129,300

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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED and 10 years of experience setting up, programming, editing, and operating CNC milling and lathe machines; alternatively, 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree
  • Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, and other materials
  • Experience with the design process and mechanical assembly
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
  • Effective verbal and written communication in English
  • Basic Microsoft Windows skills
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
  • Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds when required and perform standing, walking, reaching, and specified visual tasks
  • Experience with machine maintenance
  • Experience with waterjet and laser cutting

CACI International Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CACI International Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by CACI International Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength — Pay is supported by a broad set of health-plan options across multiple national carriers, with telemedicine and tax-advantaged accounts included. Dental and vision choices are also described as multi-option, which strengthens overall coverage breadth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off is available for many salaried-exempt roles, while hourly roles accrue PTO, creating multiple time-off pathways by employment class. Paid disability coverage, fixed holidays, and paid leave programs (including parental leave and other leave types) further round out time-off and leave coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match structure described as 50% up to 8% of pay (effective 4%) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount. Tuition reimbursement and certification support also add to the overall rewards package that complements core retirement benefits.

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17,673 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

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CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

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