CNC Setup Machinist - 2nd Shift (Lathes / Mills / Swiss)

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.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, KARL STORZ plans for generations rather than quarters. Its manufacturing teams combine precision craftsmanship, regulated quality systems and continuous improvement to produce components that must meet demanding specifications. The Franklin, Massachusetts operation offers machinists the opportunity to apply hands-on CNC skills in an environment where accuracy, documentation and process discipline genuinely matter.

Apply today

If you are an experienced CNC setup machinist who takes pride in precision, troubleshooting and quality work, apply today through hireCNC for the CNC Machinist II – 2nd Shift opportunity at KARL STORZ.