CNC/CAM Programmer – ESPIRIT

• Develop CNC programs using ESPRIT CAM software.
• Program simple and repeatable CNC components remotely.
• Convert approved CAD designs into machine-ready programs.
• Review customer and internal 3D models, SolidWorks models, engineering drawings, and blueprints.
• Ensure programs meet engineering drawing and blueprint specifications.
• Verify toolpaths for safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Review programs before releasing them for production.
• Identify programming errors and machinability issues before production.
• Assess component manufacturability using available CNC processes.
• Interpret dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, hole patterns, material specifications, and finishing requirements.
• Seek clarification on missing or unclear technical information.
• Prepare setup sheets, tooling requirements, setup instructions, workholding arrangements, operation sequences, and program notes.
• Prepare or support inspection sheets.
• Review and optimize programs for accuracy, safety, cycle time, tool selection, toolpath efficiency, and setup efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce machining time and production costs.
• Escalate complex programming and machining challenges to senior technical personnel.
• Manage fast-paced programming assignments and complete programs and documentation within agreed timelines, including same-day turnaround where required.
• Contribute to AI, OCR, inspection-document automation, and repetitive workflow improvement initiatives.

• Professional experience in CNC machining, CNC programming, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong practical experience using ESPRIT CAM software.
• Ability to independently develop CNC programs from engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Ability to interpret detailed manufacturing blueprints.
• Sound knowledge of CNC machining processes, tooling, workholding, machine setup, speeds and feeds, tolerances, GD&T, and machining sequences.
• Practical understanding of how CNC programs will be executed on the shop floor.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate technical instructions clearly in writing.
• Ability to deliver accurate work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable remote-working setup.
• Proficiency in ESPRIT Computer Aided Machinery software is essential.
• SolidWorks experience is strongly preferred.
• Mastercam or other advanced CAM software experience may be considered if the candidate can become proficient in ESPRIT quickly.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PDF drawing and markup software, inspection documentation software, or AI productivity and automation tools is useful.
• Ability to work during agreed communication windows between 1:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Kenyan time.
• Four hours of availability daily.
• Experience in machine shops, precision manufacturing, aerospace, medical manufacturing, industrial automation, or related environments is highly advantageous.

• Performance-based salary reviews and increases.
• Flexible remote-working arrangements within the agreed schedule.
• Paid time off and paid public holidays.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Potential to transition into a full-time role.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career supporting an international manufacturing operation.