CNC Setup Machinist

At a glance
Company: KARL STORZ
Location: Franklin, MA 02038, USA (On-site)
Pay: $26.15–$33.27 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:30 PM–12:00 AM
Experience: 3–5+ years
Machines: CNC lathes, mills and Swiss-style machines

Why join KARL STORZ?

KARL STORZ is a global medical-technology company building advanced visualization systems, specialty instruments and devices used in operating rooms and surgery centers around the world. As an independent, family-owned company, KARL STORZ takes a long-term approach to innovation, manufacturing and employee development.

At the Franklin manufacturing facility, this CNC Machinist II position supports the production of precise components used in life-changing medical technology. You will work hands-on with CNC lathes, mills and Swiss-style equipment, solve real machining challenges and help maintain the exacting quality expected in a regulated medical-device environment. The role offers experienced machinists the opportunity to work with advanced processes and demanding materials while contributing to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

⚙️ What you'll be doing

• Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills and Swiss-style machines using setup sheets, layouts and production requirements

• Edit CNC programs, adjust machines and troubleshoot machining processes

• Select and adjust tooling, offsets and machining parameters as needed

• Inspect machined components to blueprint specifications and accurately record inspection results

• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic Total Productive Maintenance activities

• Support root-cause analysis, Lean manufacturing and process-improvement efforts

• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, management and production teammates

• Maintain safe, compliant and organized work practices

️ Machines, controls & software

• CNC lathes

• CNC mills

• Swiss-style CNC machines

• Machine-side CNC program editing

• Blueprint-driven inspection and production documentation

⭐ Shop highlights

• Global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization

• Independent, family-owned company with a long-term outlook

• Precision components that support patient care

• Regulated medical-device manufacturing environment

• Hands-on CNC setup, operation and troubleshooting

• Advanced machining processes and exotic materials

• Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement culture

• Collaborative work with Engineering and Quality

• Stable Monday–Friday second-shift schedule

Materials you'll work with

• Stainless steel

• Nitinol

• Nickel alloys

• Other exotic metals used in precision medical-device manufacturing

✅ What we're looking for

Required

• 3–5+ years of CNC machining experience, including machine setup and operation

• Experience setting up CNC equipment from setup sheets, layouts or technical documentation

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and inspect parts to print specifications

• Experience editing CNC programs and making machining-process adjustments

• Strong CNC troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Medium to advanced computer skills and comfort with production documentation

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

Preferred

• Medical-device machining experience

• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 manufacturing requirements

• Experience machining nitinol, stainless steel, nickel alloys or other exotic metals

• Lean manufacturing or continuous-improvement experience

Why you'll like working here

• Make precision components that contribute to life-changing medical technology

• Work with CNC lathes, mills and Swiss-style machines

• Use your setup, editing, inspection and troubleshooting skills every day

• Contribute ideas through Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives

• Join a collaborative manufacturing team focused on quality

• Build experience in a highly regulated, precision-focused industry

Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay: $26.15–$33.27 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM

Work arrangement: Full-time and on-site in Franklin, Massachusetts

About KARL STORZ

KARL STORZ North America is part of a global medical-technology organization known for advanced visualization solutions, specialty instruments and integrated operating-room technologies. The company develops products designed to create a more connected, software-enabled operating room and improve patient care around the world.

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