Finisher II

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Finisher II for onsite work in East Aurora, NY, with 2nd and 3rd shift availability. You will follow operation sheets and blueprints to plan and execute finishing tasks, sharpening tooling, and ensuring quality through inspection cues.

The role includes guiding junior staff and adapting to complex body geometries. The position offers a $3,500 sign-on bonus and requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) plus 2+ years in a machine shop finishing role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred; otherwise demonstrate ability to understand and apply verbal, written and computer work instructions in English.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Finisher in a machine shop setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan entire sequence of work from operation sheets, blueprints, sketches and bodies.
• Select and prepare tooling as required and follow quality specifications.
• Interpret and apply inspection cues and identify complex body features.
• Instruct and assist Finisher II employees on new jobs and methods.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Basic math

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Job Title: Finisher II
Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog is the world-wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for commercial and military aircraft. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft flying today, supplying highly reliable systems that are supportable and add significant value for our customers.

Our team in Space and Defense Group is looking for a Finisher II on both 2nd and 3rd shift to join them. You will report to the Performance Leader and have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY. This position is eligible for a $3,500 sign-on bonus. To qualify, candidates must submit their application between July 20, 2026, and November 30, 2026, and is subject to the terms of the bonus agreement. To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you: 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 2 years’ experience as a Finisher in a machine shop setting.

• As a Finisher II, you will: Work from operation sheets, blueprints, sketches, and bodies to plan entire sequence of work performed.
• Select, sharpen, and/or make special tooling as required.
• Select lighting aids, inspection gages, and visual magnification as required to meet quality specifications.
• Perform work on complex bodies having multi-internal hole intersections but, on occasion, also includes all work performed by Finisher II employees.
• Instruct and assist Finisher II employees on new jobs and methods.

How we care for you:

• 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 Transparency: Buffalo, NY $24.00–$28.00 Hourly Salary Range Disclaimer 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.

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.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.