Grind Machinist II - 3rd Shift

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,500

Shift differential 2nd/3rd shift

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Moog Military Aircraft LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a skilled Grind Machinist II for the 3rd shift. You will manufacture complex, high‑precision components used in flight‑critical systems, reading blueprints and applying stringent tolerances to parts for programs like F-35, MQ-25, and FLRAA.

You will perform self‑setups, dress grinding wheels, and inspect finished work, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand and apply English instructions and perform basic math.
• At least 1 year of Grind Machinist experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and written work instructions.
• Select grinding wheels, dress the wheel and machine per drawings.
• Hold tight tolerances typically .001 +/- .0005.
• FAA Drug & Alcohol Program compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints, operation sheets and verbal instructions.
• Grind complex parts with tight tolerances on multiple grinders.
• Perform self‑setups, including chucking and alignment of irregular parts.
• Dress wheels for form and finish; select speeds and feeds.
• Inspect work, set up gauging, detect deviations, and read drawings.
• Participate in planning and problem solving within the Cell.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Interpreting instructions

Mathematical ability

Gaging/inspection

Wheel selection/dressing

Tolerance holding

FAA program compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Blueprint interpretation tools

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Grind Machinist II - 3rd Shift
Reporting To: Leader, Performance
Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY

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.

Currently, we are seeking a skilled Grind 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. 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. 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 of experience as a Grind Machinist.
• Competency in reading and interpreting blueprints and written work instructions.
• Ability to select grinding wheels, properly dress the wheel and run production parts according to drawing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to hold tight tolerances, typically .001 +/- .0005, associated with the machining of precision parts.
• In accordance with strict Federal Aviation Agency (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.

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints, operation sheets and/or verbal instructions.
• Grind a wide variety of complex parts having either intricate recessing, interim grooving, numerous steps, tapers, unusual contours, to extremely close tolerances and/or a high degree of finish on two or more of the following type grinders: cylindrical, internal, or surface.
• Perform your own set‑ups, including chucking and aligning of parts having irregular shapes, selecting proper wheels, speeds, feeds, and operating sequence.
• Dress wheels for form, taper, steps, straight and unusual forms.
• 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.
• Participate in the planning of work within the Cell and help solve problems occurring within the Cell.

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 Transparency: Buffalo, NY $28.00–$32.00 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.