CNC Machinist- 2nd Shift- Full Time

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
Machines: CNC lathes, mills and Swiss-style machines
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.
⚙️ 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
• Inspect machined components to blueprint specifications and accurately record inspection results
• Support root-cause analysis, Lean manufacturing and process-improvement efforts
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, management and production teammates
• Machines, controls & software
• CNC lathes
• CNC mills
• Swiss-style CNC machines
• Machine-side CNC program editing
• Blueprint-driven inspection and production documentation

⭐ Global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization

• 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

• Other exotic metals used in precision medical-device manufacturing
✅ 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

Medical-device machining experience

• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 manufacturing requirements
• Lean manufacturing or continuous-improvement experience

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
• Join a collaborative manufacturing team focused on quality
• Pay: $26.15–$33.27 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM
Full-time and on-site in Franklin, Massachusetts
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.
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.
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.