Senior CNC Programmer | Mastercam Expert, Lead-Level

Butler National Corporation; Excelsior Springs (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Machine in Excelsior Springs, MO is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to develop, prove out, and optimize CNC programs for milling and turning complex parts. The role emphasizes strong Mastercam capability and a focus on safety, quality, repeatability, and efficient cycle times.

The successful candidate will translate engineering requirements into reliable production processes, collaborate with machinists, production leadership, and quality to ensure parts meet print and customer

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on CNC programming experience in a production machining environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and 3D models.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, cutting tools, workholding, speeds and feeds.

Responsibilities

• Create, prove out, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs for milling and turning operations.
• Develop efficient toolpaths, select cutters, tooling, and machining strategies to meet quality and productivity goals.
• Support setup, prove-outs, first-piece inspections, and production launches; assist with troubleshooting on the shop floor.
• Maintain organized program files, revisions, and documentation according to procedures.

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T reading

Machining knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Butler Machine in Excelsior Springs, MO is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to develop, prove out, and optimize CNC programs for milling and turning complex parts. The role emphasizes strong Mastercam capability and a focus on safety, quality, repeatability, and efficient cycle times.

The successful candidate will translate engineering requirements into reliable production processes, collaborate with machinists, production leadership, and quality to ensure parts meet print and customer