CNC/CAM Programmer – ESPIRIT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kenya.

📋 Description

• Create CNC programs utilizing ESPRIT CAM software.

• Program basic and repeatable CNC components remotely.

• Transform approved CAD designs into machine-ready programming.

• Examine customer and internal 3D models, SolidWorks models, engineering drawings, and blueprints.

• Ensure that programs align with engineering drawing and blueprint specifications.

• Validate toolpaths for safety, precision, and efficiency.

• Review programs prior to their release for production.

• Detect programming errors and machinability concerns before production begins.

• Evaluate component manufacturability with the available CNC processes.

• Interpret dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, hole patterns, material specifications, and finishing requirements.

• Seek clarification for any missing or ambiguous technical data.

• Prepare setup sheets, tooling requirements, setup instructions, workholding arrangements, operation sequences, and program notes.

• Create or assist with inspection sheets.

• Review and enhance programs for accuracy, safety, cycle time, tool selection, toolpath efficiency, and setup efficiency.

• Identify opportunities to minimize machining time and production costs.

• Refer complex programming and machining challenges to senior technical staff.

• Manage high-paced programming tasks and complete programs and documentation within established timelines, including same-day turnaround when necessary.

• Contribute to initiatives related to AI, OCR, inspection-document automation, and the enhancement of repetitive workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Professional experience in CNC machining, CNC programming, or manufacturing engineering.

• Strong hands-on experience with ESPRIT CAM software.

• Capability to independently create CNC programs from engineering drawings and CAD models.

• Proficiency in interpreting detailed manufacturing blueprints.

• Solid understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, workholding, machine setup, speeds and feeds, tolerances, GD&T, and machining sequences.

• Practical knowledge of how CNC programs will function on the shop floor.

• Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

• Capability to work independently with minimal oversight.

• Skill in clearly communicating technical instructions in writing.

• Ability to deliver precise work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

• Reliable internet connection and an appropriate remote-working setup.

• Proficiency in ESPRIT Computer Aided Machinery software is crucial.

• SolidWorks expertise is highly preferred.

• Experience with Mastercam or other advanced CAM software may be considered if the candidate can quickly attain proficiency in ESPRIT.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PDF drawing and markup software, inspection documentation software, or AI productivity and automation tools is beneficial.

• Availability to work during agreed communication hours between 1:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Kenyan time.

• Four hours of daily availability.

• Experience in machine shops, precision manufacturing, aerospace, medical manufacturing, industrial automation, or related fields is highly advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based salary reviews and increases.

• Flexible remote-working arrangements within the agreed schedule.

• Paid time off and public holidays.

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Potential to transition into a full-time position.

• Opportunity to establish a long-term career supporting an international manufacturing operation.