Senior Esprit Programmer: 5-Axis Milling & Mill/Turn

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

Job summary

LeoForce in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Senior Esprit Programmer to drive and optimize CNC manufacturing across multi-axis equipment. You will program, optimize, and support complex processes, partnering with machinists, engineers, and leadership to enhance manufacturability, cycle times, and part quality.

Key responsibilities include Esprit CAM programming for 4-axis horizontals and 5-axis mills, machine support, GD&T interpretation, tool selection, first-article inspections, and mentoring

Qualifications

• Advanced Esprit CAM experience required.
• Proven ability to program 4-axis, 5-axis, and mill/turn CNC machines.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
• 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 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 validate program accuracy with operators.
• Interpret blueprints, models, and GD&T requirements.
• Design workholding and select tooling for each job.
• Support first-article inspections and adjust programs as needed.
• Review drawings and assist 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; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Esprit CAM

4-axis/5-axis programming

Blueprint reading & GD&T

Tooling, feeds & speeds

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

Machinist training program or associate degree

Esprit/CNC programming certification

Tools

Esprit CAM

Siemens controls

Okuma controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

LeoForce in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Senior Esprit Programmer to drive and optimize CNC manufacturing across multi-axis equipment. You will program, optimize, and support complex processes, partnering with machinists, engineers, and leadership to enhance manufacturability, cycle times, and part quality.

Key responsibilities include Esprit CAM programming for 4-axis horizontals and 5-axis mills, machine support, GD&T interpretation, tool selection, first-article inspections, and mentoring