Esprit Programmer – 5-Axis & Mill/Turn

Leoforce; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Esprit Programmer in Santa Ana, CA to support and elevate CNC manufacturing operations. You will program, optimize, and support complex machining processes across multi-axis equipment, partnering with machinists, engineers, and leadership to improve manufacturability and part quality.

The role requires advanced Esprit CAM experience, strong 4/5-axis programming, and familiarity with Siemens, Okuma, and Fanuc controls.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Esprit CAM is required.
• Strong background programming 4-axis, 5-axis, and mill/turn CNC machines.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Okuma, and Fanuc controls.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Esprit CAM

4-axis CNC

5-axis CNC

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Tooling, feeds & speeds

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Machining/Manufacturing degree

Esprit CNC programming certification

Tools

Siemens controls

Okuma controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

Esprit Programmer – 5-Axis & Mill/Turn

Santa Ana, CA, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

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 neededReview 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

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