5-Axis CNC Programmer

Are you a CNC Programmer who thrives on precision, challenge, and cutting-edge technology? Ready to move beyond aluminum and tackle titanium, steel, and complex parts for aerospace leaders? This is your next-level opportunity.

Ricaurte Precision is experiencing massive growth and looking for candidates who want to take their career to the next level.

As a CNC Programmer , you don’t just write code – you solve complex machining puzzles. You understand that excellence in aerospace manufacturing starts with world-class programming and the best technology. We’re a tight-knit team where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your growth is part of our mission.

CNC Programmer – Your Job Duties

You’ll work closely with machinists, other programmers, and the quality team, using state-of-the-art machinery and technology.

Program CNC 3-axis, 4-axis & 5-Axis mills, Live Tooling Lathes, Swiss Screw and Wire EDM machines

Strategically plan projects by matching job requirements with the right machine capabilities, available capacity, and machinist expertise

Review CAD / solid models and develop efficient machining strategies

Support machinists on the shop floor with setups and troubleshooting

Help with project quoting, planning, and process improvements

CNC Programmer - Required Skills, Experience & Culture Fit

You have :

Experience with hard materials programming on 3-axis and 4-axis mills (steel, titanium, Inconel or hard plastics outside of aluminum only) OR experience with programing on 5-axis mills in aluminum environment

Desire to learn and grow (and work on sophisticated technologies!)

You might have :

Experience working with Matsuura

Mastercam or Esprit CAM software experience

Knowledge of Quality Management systems AS9100 and GD&T

CNC Programmer – Benefits for you

Relocation assistance may be available.

You will work out of our state-of-the-art Santa Ana, California, facility, with a team using the best CNC machining technologies.

Compensation will be $49 – $55 an hour (payable based upon experience), plus the potential to earn overtime for hours over 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week. You can anticipate about 10 hours of overtime per week, on average.

Your benefits include medical, dental, and vision with employer contribution towards your premium, life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, and a 401K plan with company match. In addition, the company will ensure that you have the tools, technologies and special request equipment that you need.