Senior Esprit Programmer - 5-Axis & Mill/Turn

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Posted 4 days ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 95,000.00 - 120,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Accountability
Manufacturing Operations
Leadership
Milling
Collaboration
RFQ
Estimating
Mentorship
Version Control
Documentation
Continuous Improvement
Siemens
Blueprint
GD&T
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Attention To Detail
Communication
Machinist
Training
Machining
Manufacturing
Numerical Control
Military
SAP BASIS
Authorization
Law
LOS
Recruiting
Legal
Artificial Intelligence
Privacy

Job Details

Competitive Pay + Advanced CNC Platforms + Technical Ownership + Mentor-Level Impact

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Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a precision manufacturing and engineering team supporting complex, tight-tolerance components across advanced CNC platforms. Our work spans high-mix, high-complexity parts where programming excellence directly impacts quality, throughput, and customer success. We invest in modern equipment, strong engineering collaboration, and a shop culture that values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This role sits at the center of our manufacturing operation and plays a key role in how efficiently and accurately work moves through the shop.

Why join us?

Work on advanced 4-axis horizontals, 5-axis mills, and mill/turn CNC platforms

High-impact programming role with ownership of strategy, not just execution

Opportunity to mentor machinists and influence shop-wide best practices

Strong collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams

Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment with long-term opportunity

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Esprit Programmer to support and elevate our CNC manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for programming, optimizing, and supporting complex machining processes across multi-axis CNC equipment. You'll serve as a technical leader within the shop, partnering closely with machinists, engineers, and leadership to improve manufacturability, reduce cycle times, and ensure consistent part quality.

What You'll Do

Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Esprit CAM for 4-axis horizontals, 5-axis milling, and mill/turn operations

Support machines including Okuma Multus, DN-SMX, and DMG MORI NTX platforms

Perform CNC setups and collaborate with operators to validate program accuracy

Interpret complex blueprints, models, and GD&T requirements

Design workholding solutions and select appropriate tooling for each job

Support first-article inspections and adjust programs and cycles as needed

Review customer drawings and support RFQ efforts, including estimates for programming, setup, tooling, and cycle time

Train and mentor CNC programmers and setup machinists

Maintain revision control and documentation for CNC programs and tooling

Troubleshoot programming and process inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Advanced experience with Esprit CAM (required)

Strong background programming 4-axis, 5-axis, and mill/turn CNC machines

Familiarity with Siemens, Okuma, and Fanuc controls

Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills

Solid understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining strategies

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred

Machinist training program or associate degree in machining or manufacturing technology

Esprit or CNC programming certification

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