5-Axis CNC Programmer

At a Glance

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

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Why This Role Exists

Ricaurte 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.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:
• Program 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC mills, along with live-tooling lathes, Swiss machines, and Wire EDM
• Review CAD models, blueprints, and GD&T to develop efficient machining strategies
• Select tooling, holders, feeds & speeds, and machining sequences for hard metals and engineered plastics
• Match part requirements to the best machine platform (Matsuura, Okuma, Nakamura, Citizen, Robodrill, etc.)
• Support machinists with setups, troubleshooting, and process optimization
• Collaborate with programming, machining, and quality teams to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency
• Assist with quoting, process planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to tooling strategies, fixture concepts, and machining best practices

This is a hands-on programming role with real shop-floor involvement—not a desk-only position.

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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with advanced, automated CNC technology including:

Machines:
• 5-Axis CNC Mills (Matsuura)
• Multi-Axis Mills & Lathes
• Swiss Screw Machines
• Wire EDM

CAM & Systems:
• Mastercam and/or ESPRIT
• ERP-driven production environment
• AS9100 quality systems

Inspection:
• CMM, Keyence, Vision-based inspection tools

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What We’re Looking For

Required
• 3–5 years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining environment
• Experience 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&T
• Ability to work closely with machinists and support shop-floor execution
• Growth mindset and interest in advanced automation and modern CNC technology

Preferred (Not Required)
• Experience programming Matsuura 5-axis machines
• Strong proficiency with Mastercam or ESPRIT
• Aerospace or medical machining experience
• Familiarity with AS9100 environments

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Materials You’ll Work With
• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Titanium
• Inconel
• Hastelloy
• Engineering Plastics (PEEK, Vespel, etc.)

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Why Machinists & Programmers Like Working Here

Programmers choose Ricaurte Precision because of:
• A state-of-the-art, highly automated shop
• Advanced 5-axis machining and lights-out systems
• Challenging work on complex, non-routine parts
• Real collaboration between programming, machining, and quality
• Investment in tools, software, and special-request equipment
• A culture that values engineering input and continuous improvement

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
• $40.00 – $55.00 per hour, DOE
• Overtime paid after 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employer contribution)
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• 401(k) with company match

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