5-Axis CNC Programmer

At a GlanceHit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. Company: Ricaurte Precision, Inc. Location: Santa Ana, California Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $40–$55/hr (DOE) Schedule: Monday–Friday Overtime: Yes (~10 hrs/week typical) Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior Industries: Aerospace, Medical, Defense, Advanced Manufacturing---Why This Role ExistsRicaurte Precision is expanding rapidly due to increased demand for complex, tight-tolerance components across aerospace and advanced manufacturing programs. This role exists to support new programs, additional machine capacity, and continued investment in 5-axis machining and lights-out automation .As a CNC Programmer at RPI, your work directly impacts part quality, repeatability, and throughput in a technology-first, high-precision environment .---The Work You’ll Be DoingIn this role, you will:Program 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC mills , along with live-tooling lathes, Swiss machines, and Wire EDMReview CAD models, blueprints, and GD&T to develop efficient machining strategiesSelect tooling, holders, feeds & speeds, and machining sequences for hard metals and engineered plasticsMatch part requirements to the best machine platform (Matsuura, Okuma, Nakamura, Citizen, Robodrill, etc.)Support machinists with setups, troubleshooting, and process optimizationCollaborate with programming, machining, and quality teams to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and efficiencyAssist with quoting, process planning, and continuous improvement initiativesContribute to tooling strategies, fixture concepts, and machining best practicesThis is a hands-on programming role with real shop-floor involvement—not a desk-only position.---Machines, Controls & SoftwareYou’ll work with advanced, automated CNC technology including:Machines:5-Axis CNC Mills (Matsuura)Multi-Axis Mills & LathesSwiss Screw MachinesWire EDMCAM & Systems:Mastercam and/or ESPRITERP-driven production environmentAS9100 quality systemsInspection:CMM, Keyence, Vision-based inspection tools---What We’re Looking ForRequired3–5 years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining environmentExperience programming hard materials (titanium, Inconel, stainless, tool steels, engineered plastics) on 3- or 4-axis mills OR experience programming 5-axis mills (including aluminum-only environments)Strong understanding of feeds & speeds, toolpath strategy, and GD&TAbility to work closely with machinists and support shop-floor executionGrowth mindset and interest in advanced automation and modern CNC technologyPreferred (Not Required)Experience programming Matsuura 5-axis machinesStrong proficiency with Mastercam or ESPRITAerospace or medical machining experienceFamiliarity with AS9100 environments---Materials You’ll Work WithAluminumStainless SteelTitaniumInconelHastelloyEngineering Plastics (PEEK, Vespel, etc.)---Why Machinists & Programmers Like Working HereProgrammers choose Ricaurte Precision because of:A state-of-the-art, highly automated shopAdvanced 5-axis machining and lights-out systemsChallenging work on complex, non-routine partsReal collaboration between programming, machining, and qualityInvestment in tools, software, and special-request equipmentA culture that values engineering input and continuous improvement---Pay, Benefits & Schedule$40.00 – $55.00 per hour , DOEOvertime paid after 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/weekMedical, dental, and vision insurance (employer contribution)Life insurancePaid holidays & paid time off401(k) with company match---ApplyInterested CNC Programmers can apply directly through hireCNC . xtnlbfmApply now or save this job to review later.