Esprit programmer

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

• - Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using ESPRIT CAM software.
• - Develop machining processes for CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining equipment as applicable.
• - Review engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and GD&T requirements to determine appropriate machining methods.
• - Determine machining sequences, toolpaths, cutting tools, workholding methods, feeds, speeds, and other process parameters.
• - Create and maintain accurate setup sheets, tooling lists, program documentation, and manufacturing instructions.
• - Support CNC machinists during machine setup, program prove-out, first-piece production, and troubleshooting.
• - Verify programs through simulation and other available methods before releasing programs to production.
• - Troubleshoot CNC programming, tooling, dimensional, surface-finish, and machining issues.
• - Make necessary program adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and part quality.
• - Optimize existing CNC programs to reduce cycle times, improve tool life, minimize scrap, and increase machine utilization.
• - Identify opportunities to improve machining processes, tooling strategies, setups, and overall production efficiency.
• - Work closely with the Quality Department to resolve dimensional issues, nonconforming parts, and other manufacturing concerns.
• - Collaborate with Engineering and Production personnel on new jobs, process changes, and continuous-improvement projects.
• - Maintain proper program revision control and ensure current programs and documentation are available to production.
• - Assist in standardizing programming methods, tooling, and machining practices throughout the facility.
• - Follow all company safety procedures, quality requirements, and established manufacturing processes.
• - Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Required Qualifications:**

• - Experience programming CNC equipment in a precision manufacturing or machining environment.
• - Proficiency with ESPRIT CAM software.
• - Strong understanding of CNC machining principles and manufacturing processes.
• - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and GD&T.
• - Strong knowledge of CNC tooling, cutting conditions, feeds and speeds, workholding, and machining strategies.
• - Understanding of CNC G-code and machine controls.
• - Ability to troubleshoot CNC programs and machining processes.
• - Ability to work with CAD models and other electronic engineering files.
• - Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• - Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• - Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with machinists, engineers, Quality personnel, supervisors, and other departments.

**Education and Experience:**

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• - Experience programming 3-axis, 4-axis, and/or 5-axis CNC equipment.
• - Experience with CNC milling, turning, mill-turn, or other advanced machining processes.
• - Experience working with tight-tolerance precision components.
• - Knowledge of first-piece/first-article inspection processes.
• - Experience with continuous improvement, cycle-time reduction, and tooling optimization.
• - Experience developing fixtures, workholding strategies, or manufacturing processes.

**Skills and Competencies:**

• - CNC Programming
• - ESPRIT CAM
• - CAD/CAM
• - Blueprint Reading
• - GD&T
• - G-Code
• - CNC Milling and Turning
• - Multi-Axis Machining
• - Tooling Selection
• - Feeds and Speeds
• - Process Development
• - Troubleshooting
• - Cycle-Time Optimization
• - Precision Manufacturing
• - Continuous Improvement
• - Quality and Attention to Detail

**Benefits:**

• - 401(k)
• - 401(k) matching
• - Dental insurance
• - Health insurance
• - Health savings account
• - Life insurance
• - Vision insurance

**Work Location:** In person

• If you are a passionate ESPRIT CNC Programmer looking to take your career to the next level, we invite you to apply to join our innovative team at RAM Precision Industries.