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How much do cutting tools jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for cutting tools in the United States is $56,718.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,500.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cutting Tools job?

A Cutting Tools job involves selecting, using, and maintaining tools designed for cutting materials in manufacturing and machining processes. Professionals in this field work with equipment such as drills, milling cutters, and saw blades to ensure precision and efficiency. They may also be responsible for sharpening, inspecting, and troubleshooting tools to improve production quality. This role is essential in industries like automotive, aerospace, and metalworking, where precision machining is critical.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in a Cutting Tools position?

Professionals in a Cutting Tools role are responsible for selecting, setting up, and maintaining cutting tools used in manufacturing processes such as milling, turning, or drilling. Daily tasks often include inspecting tool conditions, making adjustments for optimal performance, and collaborating with machinists and engineers to resolve tooling challenges. They may also be involved in troubleshooting tool wear, documenting tool usage, and recommending improvements to increase productivity or product quality. This role frequently requires hands-on work in a shop floor environment and close coordination with production and quality assurance teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cutting Tools position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Cutting Tools role, you need strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of machining processes, and experience with various cutting tool materials and geometries, often backed by technical training or certification in manufacturing or toolmaking. Familiarity with CNC machines, CAD/CAM software, and precision measuring instruments is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving are valuable soft skills that set candidates apart. These competencies are essential for producing precise components, maintaining safety, and ensuring efficient manufacturing operations.

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Infographic showing various Cutting Tools job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,718 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Reconditioning Cutting Tools Technician

Oerlikon Surface Solutions

Agawam, MA

$64K - $78K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

We are looking for a Reconditioning Cutting Tools Technician to work onsite at a customer location to increase profitability by building a value-based proposition through on-site customer test data collection. The successful incumbent for this role will be able to bring profitable growth, exceed GSR (gross sales revenue) target by offering high-performance solutions at identified cutting tool end user accounts.

We offer

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
  • Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
  • Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
  • Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
  • Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
  • 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
  • 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities

  • Exceed budget in identified accounts through collaboration both internal and external Interface, Collaboration, Stakeholders
  • Day to day activities are performed on-site at end user assigned accounts. Collecting data related to cutting speeds, feeds, chip load, chip thickness and coating characteristics. Seeking to find opportunities for gaining efficiency
  • Interact with the product management team on a regular basis
  • Collaborating with CSC, Operations and Sales to promote value based selling approach
  • Build the assigned accounts profitable GSR (gross sales revenue) by working closely with sales in identified accounts in the USA and Canada

Your Profile

  • Machinist trades certificate from an accredited Vocational Technical school
  • Three years manual or CNC machining experience considered
  • Knowledge of cutting tool types, chip thickness, relation of speeds and feeds, cutting tool wear characteristics, causes of types of tool wear
  • General knowledge of manufacturing processes (metal cutting, composites cutting, drilling, reaming, tapping, etc.)

Why Oerlikon:

Our curiosity and passion to succeed, has enabled us to create an environment in which innovation and innovators thrive. Whatever your profession, skills and ambitions, you’ll find we offer a role in moving the needle on some of the most pressing technology challenges in our industry. As a member of our team, you can engage your best ideas to advance sustainability on a global scale.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $64,620 to $78,900 annually. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.