Finisher II - 1st Shift

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential pay

401k matching

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Finisher II for the 1st shift in Buffalo, NY. This hands-on role finishes aerospace components by removing burrs, sharp edges, and surface imperfections to ensure quality, safety, and performance before inspection and assembly.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of Finisher experience in a machine shop, with readiness to work from detailed operation sheets and blueprints. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Finisher in a machine shop.

Responsibilities

• 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 gauges, 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.

Skills

Finishing experience

English work instructions

Quality-minded

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 - 1st Shift

Reporting To

Leader, Sr. Performance

Work Schedule

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Finishing is a critical step in the manufacturing process, ensuring that precision aerospace components meet quality, safety, and performance requirements before moving to inspection and assembly. Finisher employees remove burrs, sharp edges, and surface imperfections that could impact product reliability, proper assembly, or long-term performance. Their work serves as a vital quality checkpoint, helping to ensure that parts are safe, functional, and ready for use in demanding military applications.

If you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in craftsmanship, and want to play an important role in the production of aerospace components, this is an excellent opportunity to build a career with Moog.

This position is eligible for a $3,500 sign‑on bonus. To qualify, candidates must submit their application between July 20, 2026, and November 20, 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 $20.00-$22.50 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.