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CACI

CNC Team Lead

Danbury, CT, US

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Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$70,800 – $148,600 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Job Title: CNC Team Lead

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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  • The Opportunity:
  • The CNC Team Lead is responsible for ensuring schedule, quality, and cost objectives are met through coordination of CNC personnel, as well as the hands-on machining of precision optics using a variety of CNC machinery. As part of the Optical Manufacturing team, this role will play an integral part of the production lifecycle and have exposure to various optical manufacturing assignments.

Responsibilities:

  • Manufacture high precision optics on CNC manufacturing equipment in accordance with manufacturing documentation, process documentation and technical requirements, including blocking and unblocking optical materials
  • Develop, train, and coach employees to be responsible and accountable for their individual and team performance
  • Prioritizing production schedules based on product induction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply while identifying areas of improvement
  • Ensure program check and verification methods are established for the work center
  • Interpret technical drawings and work instructions
  • Troubleshoot machine anomalies with the ability to Identify problems and escalate

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 5+ years relevant manufacturing experience
  • Proven experience leading, motivating, coaching, and training others
  • Strong math aptitude
  • Familiarity with hand tools, manual measurement tools, computer-controlled test equipment, windows Explorer, Excel, and Word
  • Ability to speak up as appropriate while identifying and escalating issues as required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

Desired:

  • Knowledge of Fagor, Fanuc, Siemens, HEIDENHAIN, or similar CNC control systems is a plus
  • Previous experience with Mastercam or Vericut is a plus

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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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$70,800 - $148,600

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.

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