CNC Programmer – Medical Manufacturing (Esprit / Multi-Axis)

🔎 At a Glance

Company: Karl Storz
Location: Franklin, MA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $33.56 – $43.56 per hour (DOE)
Shift: Day Shift | Monday – Friday
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years machining/programming experience)
Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing
Apply: Directly through hireCNC

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support new product development, process optimization, and ongoing production needs in a high-precision medical manufacturing environment.

At Karl Storz, this position plays a critical role in creating CNC programs, processes, tooling strategies, and fabrication documentation for complex surgical components — ensuring quality, repeatability, and manufacturability at scale.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Develop and optimize CNC programs using Esprit CAM
• Create machining processes, tooling packages, and setup documentation
• Support new product launches through process validation and verification
• Review drawings for manufacturability and cost reduction opportunities
• Troubleshoot machining issues and implement corrective actions
• Support MRB activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead programming improvements tied to Lean manufacturing (SMED, Poka-Yoke)
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams across shifts
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA QSR requirements

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Machines, Controls & Software

Machines: Multi-axis mills, Swiss-style lathes, mill-turn equipment
CAM Software: Esprit
CAD Software: SolidWorks
Controls: Fanuc-style environments common in Swiss and mill-turn systems
Inspection & Quality Tools: SPC methods, GD&T-driven inspection

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Stainless Steel
• Nitinol
• Nickel Alloys
• Other medical-grade metals

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of machining or CNC programming experience
• Strong CNC machining background including setups and tooling strategy
• Proficiency with Esprit CAM or similar multi-axis programming software
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T
• Experience optimizing cycles, processes, and manufacturability
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation ability

Preferred:

• Experience with Swiss-turn or mill-turn equipment
• Fixture and tooling design experience
• SPC knowledge
• SAP experience
• Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience

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Why Machinists & Programmers Like Working Here

Professionals choose Karl Storz because:

• Clean, modern, climate-controlled facility
• High-end multi-axis equipment
• Stable workload in medical manufacturing
• Competitive pay and strong benefits
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250/year)
• 401(k) with 60% match on first 6%
• 3 weeks vacation + 11 paid holidays
• Up to 8 weeks fully paid parental leave
• Real impact — components used in life-saving medical devices

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $33.56 – $43.56/hr (based on experience)

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO + paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Life, STD/LTD insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness and fitness reimbursement
• Pet insurance options

Schedule:
Day Shift | Monday – Friday

Overtime: As needed

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Apply

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