CNC/CAM Programmer – ESPIRIT

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🇰🇪 Kenya – Remote

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

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Career Directions Ltd

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2003

👥 HR Tech

💼 Consulting

🎯 Recruiter

HR Tech • Consulting • Recruitment

Career Directions Ltd. is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing, and Total Human Resource Management. Established in 2003, it serves as a one-stop shop for HR-related queries and support in and around East Africa. The company aims to champion best practices in Human Resource while addressing worker needs to achieve optimum productivity and profitability, all the while contributing to the success of its partners and improving community lives. Its core values include professionalism, respect, passion, and integrity.

📋 Description

• 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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.