EDM Machinist - 2nd/3rd Shift

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Profit sharing

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Military Aircraft LLC is seeking an EDM Machinist for 2nd/3rd shifts on site in Buffalo, NY. You will set up and run EDM processes, verify against drawings, and train operators to maintain tight tolerances on precision parts for mission‑critical applications.

Qualified candidates will have EDM experience, a high school diploma, and be eligible for FAA drug & alcohol compliance. The role offers competitive pay and a $3,500 sign‑on bonus with relocation options available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; ability to understand and apply work instructions in English.
• At least 1 year as a diversified machinist, preferably with EDM background.
• FAA Drug & Alcohol Program participation is required.
• Access to U.S. export‑controlled information is required.
• Moog affirms equal employment opportunity regardless of protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-ups for production and prototype parts.
• Specify electrode size/configuration and sequence EDM operations without operation sheets.
• Verify set-ups meet operation sheet and drawing requirements.
• Utilize inspection equipment to maintain tight tolerances.
• Train and monitor EDM Operators.
• Move between EDM machines as needed for new set-ups.
• Operate the Surface Grinder to regrind electrodes.
• Establish EDM machine parameters for proper machining rates.
• Inspect work, set up or adjust gauging equipment, and detect errors in parts.

Skills

EDM machining

Machinist

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EDM machines

Surface Grinder

Inspection equipment

Job description

Job Title

EDM Machinist - 2nd/3rd Shift

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

About Moog

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

At Moog, we design and manufacture high-performance systems that power some of the world’s most advanced aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our success is built on innovation, collaboration, and the expertise of skilled machinists who take pride in delivering precision components that perform in mission‑critical environments. As a machinist within our Military Aircraft Group, you will machine some of the most challenging parts which will be used on major production programs such as F‑35, MQ‑25, and FLRAA. Currently, we are seeking a skilled EDM machinist who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and wants to see their work contribute to some of the world's most advanced programs. In this role, you'll manufacture complex, high‑precision components used in flight‑critical systems where quality, reliability, and performance are non‑negotiable.

This position is eligible for a $3,500 sign‑on bonus.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• At least 1 year as a diversified machinist, preferably with a background in EDM.
• In accordance with strict Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) regulations regarding Safety Sensitive Work (S.S.W.), employee enrollment & participation in the company’s “F.A.A. Drug & Alcohol Program” is a requirement for this position.
• This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.
• Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to perform set‑ups for production and prototype parts.
• Specify size and configuration of electrodes and determine sequence of EDM operations in the absence of operation sheets.
• Verify all set‑ups to meet operation sheet and engineering drawing requirements.
• Utilize various inspection equipment to work to very close tolerances.
• Train and monitor the work of EDM Operators.
• Effectively utilize all EDM machines in area as they will transfer the operator from machine to machine while they perform new set‑ups or adjustments to set‑ups.
• Operate the Surface Grinder within their department to regrind electrodes.
• Establish EDM machine parameters for proper machining rates.
• Be responsible for the inspection of all work performed, setting up or adjusting gaging equipment, detecting unusual conditions, deviant parts; and when needed recognizing errors in blueprints and operation sheets.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site‑specific benefits may be offered. 2nd and 3rd shift employees receive 10% shift differential pay.

Salary Range

Buffalo, NY $22.00–$37.00 Hourly Salary Range

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.