Tool Grinder Operator

Kocher + Beck USA; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kocher + Beck USA, L.P. in Lenexa, KS is seeking a skilled Tool Grinder Operator to manufacture, regrind, and inspect small precision cutting tools using ISOG CNC tool grinding machines.

The role requires reading drawings, following CNC programs, and maintaining tight tolerances with high-quality finish. The candidate will work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to ensure tooling meets specifications, while also performing basic maintenance and keeping accurate

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC equipment, precision machining, or industrial grinding.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work within tight dimensional tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring or inspection equipment.
• Basic understanding of CNC machine setup, programs, and offsets.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC tool-grinding machines to manufacture and regrind precision cutting tools.
• Follow drawings, CNC programs, tool specifications, and established procedures.
• Install grinding wheels, fixtures, collets, and tooling.
• Make approved machine adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Measure and inspect completed tools with precision equipment.
• Maintain production records and perform routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

CNC operation

Precision machining

Reading drawings

Inspection tools

Tool grinding

Quality control

Recordkeeping

Communication

Tools

ISOG tool grinding

Rollomatic exposure

Job description

Description

Kocher + Beck USA, L.P. in Lenexa, KS is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Tool Grinder Operator to manufacture, regrind, and inspect small precision cutting tools using ISOG CNC tool grinding machines. This position is responsible for producing tools that meet specified geometry, dimensional tolerances, and finish requirements while maintaining consistent quality and efficient machine operation.

Position Details

The Tool Grinder Operator reports to the Production Supervisor and works primarily with ISOG CNC tool grinding machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC tool-grinding machines to manufacture and regrind precision cutting tools.
• Follow drawings, CNC programs, tool specifications, and established manufacturing procedures.
• Install the appropriate grinding wheels, fixtures, collets, and tooling.
• Make approved machine adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and consistent production.
• Measure and inspect completed tools using precision measuring and optical inspection equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance, maintain accurate production records, and perform routine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance.
• Work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve tooling, equipment, and process concerns.

Quality Responsibilities

• Complete required first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Confirm that tools meet dimensional, cutting-edge, geometry, and surface-finish requirements.
• Stop production and report concerns when quality cannot be confirmed or the process becomes unstable.
• Identify and separate nonconforming tools and assist with resolving recurring quality issues.

Requirements

• Experience with CNC equipment, precision machining, or industrial grinding.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work within tight dimensional tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring or inspection equipment.
• Basic understanding of CNC machine setup, programs, and offsets.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently after training and communicate effectively with other departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating ISOG or Rollomatic tool-grinding machines.
• Experience manufacturing or regrinding small precision cutting tools.
• Knowledge of cutting-tool geometry and specialized materials such as carbide or CBN.
• Experience with optical inspection systems or high-precision manufacturing.

Training

Kocher + Beck will provide training on company-specific tooling, approved grinding programs, inspection standards, production systems, and safe machine operation. Operators must demonstrate the required competencies and receive authorization before operating each machine independently.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Health, Dental + Accident Insurance
• 100% covered for Employee-only and 75% for Dependent-plus coverage
• Health Savings Account, with employer contribution
• 401(k), company match up to 4.5%
• Life Insurance, Short + Long Term Disability
• Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Paid Holidays
• Additional supplemental insurance plans are also offered