CNC Setup Machinist – 2nd Shift; Lathes​/Mills​/Swiss

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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

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
• 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

• 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
• 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

• Stainless steel
• Nitinol
• Nickel alloys
• 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
• Experience machining nitinol, stainless steel, nickel alloys or other exotic metals
• 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
• Contribute ideas through Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives
• Join a collaborative manufacturing team focused on quality
• Build experience in a highly regulated,…