Cutter Grinder
$20 - $30/hr
Operate cutter grinding machines to sharpen and recondition various cutting tools, such as end mills, drills, reamers, and inserts, according to specifications and work orders. Set up grinding ...
$20 - $30/hr
Operate cutter grinding machines to sharpen and recondition various cutting tools, such as end mills, drills, reamers, and inserts, according to specifications and work orders. Set up grinding ...
$20 - $30/hr
Operate cutter grinding machines to sharpen and recondition various cutting tools, such as end mills, drills, reamers, and inserts, according to specifications and work orders. Set up grinding ...
Kokomo, IN · On-site
Cutter Grinders are skilled employees who perform various types of precision grinding utilizing machines and their related equipment and attachments to sharpen and form cutting tools, such as drills ...
Kokomo, IN · On-site
Cutter Grinders are skilled employees who perform various types of precision grinding utilizing machines and their related equipment and attachments to sharpen and form cutting tools, such as drills ...
Bohemia, NY · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Operate cutter grinding machines to sharpen and recondition various cutting tools, such as end mills, drills, reamers, and inserts, according to specifications and work orders. • Set up grinding ...
Bohemia, NY · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Operate cutter grinding machines to sharpen and recondition various cutting tools, such as end mills, drills, reamers, and inserts, according to specifications and work orders. • Set up grinding ...
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Williston, FL · On-site
$18/hr
Monterey & Blackfin Boats is currently recruiting for an experienced Cutter/Grinder to work on fiberglass boats. We are hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday 8/18/2026 from 8:30am to 10:30am Come join our ...
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Williston, FL · On-site
$18/hr
Monterey & Blackfin Boats is currently recruiting for an experienced Cutter/Grinder to work on fiberglass boats. We are hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday 8/18/2026 from 8:30am to 10:30am Come join our ...
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West Chicago, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
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West Chicago, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
Saegertown, PA · On-site
We're looking for motivated individuals to join our Tool Grind Department as a Tool & Cutter Grinder. Whether you bring manufacturing experience or are eager to build a new career from the ground up ...
Saegertown, PA · On-site
We're looking for motivated individuals to join our Tool Grind Department as a Tool & Cutter Grinder. Whether you bring manufacturing experience or are eager to build a new career from the ground up ...
Saegertown, PA · On-site
We're looking for motivated individuals to join our Tool Grind Department as a Tool & Cutter Grinder. Whether you bring manufacturing experience or are eager to build a new career from the ground up ...
Saegertown, PA · On-site
We're looking for motivated individuals to join our Tool Grind Department as a Tool & Cutter Grinder. Whether you bring manufacturing experience or are eager to build a new career from the ground up ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
Elgin, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
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Elgin, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
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Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Tool Cutter Grinder. First Shift Hours are Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Overtime may adjust start time (e.g., 4:30 AM for ...
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Tool Cutter Grinder. First Shift Hours are Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Overtime may adjust start time (e.g., 4:30 AM for ...
Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
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Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
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Glendale Heights, IL · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of cutting tools (drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, slotting cutters in HSS and ...
Burbank, CA · On-site
$38 - $50/hr
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Tool Cutter Grinder. First Shift Hours are Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Overtime may adjust start time (e.g., 4:30 AM for ...
Burbank, CA · On-site
$38 - $50/hr
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Tool Cutter Grinder. First Shift Hours are Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Overtime may adjust start time (e.g., 4:30 AM for ...
Burbank, CA · On-site
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Tool Cutter Grinder. First Shift Hours are Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Overtime may adjust start time (e.g., 4:30 AM for ...
Burbank, CA · On-site
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Tool Cutter Grinder. First Shift Hours are Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Overtime may adjust start time (e.g., 4:30 AM for ...
Burbank, CA · On-site
The Tool Cutter Grinder performsprecision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects. Essential Functions: * Manufacture cuttingtools to a high quality finish * Perform ...
Burbank, CA · On-site
The Tool Cutter Grinder performsprecision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects. Essential Functions: * Manufacture cuttingtools to a high quality finish * Perform ...
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$21.57 - $23.79/hr
The role of the Manual Cutter/Grinder is to regrind, recondition and/or manufacture cutting tools per SOP's, Work Instructions and within print tolerances. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Displays or ...
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$21.57 - $23.79/hr
The role of the Manual Cutter/Grinder is to regrind, recondition and/or manufacture cutting tools per SOP's, Work Instructions and within print tolerances. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Displays or ...
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Clinton Township, MI · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Cougar is looking for an experienced candidate to join our Cutter Grind Department! We're looking for experienced, punctual, dependable employees to make custom solid carbide tooling. Cougar offers a ...
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Clinton Township, MI · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Cougar is looking for an experienced candidate to join our Cutter Grind Department! We're looking for experienced, punctual, dependable employees to make custom solid carbide tooling. Cougar offers a ...
$29.85/hr
The role of CNC Cutter/Grinder is to regrind, recondition and/or manufacture cutting tools per instructions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Displays or possesses the ability to read blueprints ...
$29.85/hr
The role of CNC Cutter/Grinder is to regrind, recondition and/or manufacture cutting tools per instructions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Displays or possesses the ability to read blueprints ...
$19.50 - $26.25/hr
CNC Tool & Cutter Grinder (Experienced) - Join a High-Performance Team Are you a skilled CNC tool grinder who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and doing work that truly matters? At Sharon ...
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$19.50 - $26.25/hr
CNC Tool & Cutter Grinder (Experienced) - Join a High-Performance Team Are you a skilled CNC tool grinder who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and doing work that truly matters? At Sharon ...
$5.29 - $7.32
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$7.32 - $9.35
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$9.35 - $11.39
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$11.39 - $13.42
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$13.42 - $15.45
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$15.45 - $17.48
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$18.78 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.48 - $19.51
16% of jobs
The median wage is $21.08 / hr.
$19.51 - $21.55
25% of jobs
$23.20 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$21.55 - $23.58
24% of jobs
$23.58 - $25.61
14% of jobs
$25.61 - $27.64
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The duties of a cutter grinder are to operate a cutter grinder tool, which mechanics use to sharpen or cut metal to precise specifications. In small fabrication shops, you may work with a traditional machine that does not require computer programming. However, if you work at a large or more modern fabrication shop, you typically use equipment like a CNC machine, which needs to be programmed. As a cutter grinder operator, your responsibilities are to review blueprints and other detailed schematics to ensure that you cut or sharpen materials or tools to the exact specifications required.
| Aspect | Cutter Grinder | Machinist |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Sharpening and grinding cutting tools | Operating and setting up machine tools to produce parts |
| Certifications | Typically requires grinding and tool-specific certifications | Often requires machining and blueprint reading certifications |
| Work Environment | Machine shops, manufacturing plants | Machine shops, manufacturing, production facilities |
| Tools & Equipment | Grinders, sharpening machines, hand tools | Lathe, milling machines, CNC equipment |
While both roles are essential in manufacturing, a Cutter Grinder specializes in sharpening and grinding cutting tools to ensure precision, whereas a Machinist operates various machine tools to produce parts. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.
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Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.
Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.
When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!
Position Summary:
Magellan Aerospace, New York has an exciting new opportunity for a Cutter Grinder. The purpose of this position is to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of cutting tools, optimizing their performance, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process. The successful incumbent will be responsible for operating and maintaining cutter grinding machines to sharpen and recondition cutting tools used in production. Technical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to work with precision will be essential in this role.
The salary range for this position is $20.00 to $30.00 per hour.
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