CNC Setup Machinist – 1st Shift (Lathes / Mills / Swiss)

🔍 At a glance
Company: KARL STORZ
Location: Franklin, MA 02038, USA (On-site)
Pay: $26.15–$33.27 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Experience: 3–5+ years
Machines: CNC lathes, mills and Swiss-style machines

Why this job is worth considering

This is a first-shift CNC setup role at KARL STORZ’s Franklin, MA manufacturing facility, where machinists produce precision components for medical devices used in operating rooms and surgery centers. You will set up and run lathes, mills and Swiss-style machines, edit programs at the machine, and inspect your own parts to print.

The work includes stainless steel, nitinol and other exotic metals in a regulated environment, so quality and documentation matter as much as cycle time. If you are a setup machinist who wants to stay close to the machine and the process, this is worth a look.

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, make machine adjustments and troubleshoot machining processes to keep quality and efficiency on track.
• Inspect machined components to blueprint specifications and record inspection data accurately.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
• Work with stainless steel, nitinol, nickel alloys and other exotic metals.
• Take part in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement work, including root-cause analysis and process optimization.

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 components to print.
• Experience editing CNC programs and making process adjustments.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to CNC machining and equipment operation.
• Medium to advanced computer skills and experience with production documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred

• Experience machining medical device components.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 manufacturing requirements.
• Experience with nitinol, stainless steel, nickel alloys or other exotic metals.
• Prior experience supporting Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.

Pay, benefits and schedule

$26.15–$33.27 per hour, depending on experience. Full-time, 1st shift, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.

Benefits listed on the KARL STORZ careers site include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid holidays and paid sick time, a 401(k) with company match, and tuition support of up to $5,250 per year.

About KARL STORZ and apply

KARL STORZ is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization, with instruments, devices and imaging systems used in operating rooms and surgery centers worldwide. It is an independent, family-owned company that plans in generations rather than quarters, and this role is based at its Franklin, MA manufacturing facility.

Ready to apply? Use the Apply button on this page to submit your application for the 1st shift CNC Setup Machinist position.

KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment.