Grind Machinist III - 2nd/3rd Shift

Moog; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Profit sharing

Relocation assistance

Shift differential (2nd/3rd)

401(k) match

Job summary

Moog in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Grind Machinist III for 2nd/3rd shifts onsite. You will manufacture high‑precision components for flight‑critical systems, using micrometers, calipers and other inspection tools to maintain tight tolerances and GD&T compliance.

Requires at least 4 years as a Grind Machinist, blueprint reading, setup capability, and wheel dress skills. Eligible for a $3,500 sign‑on bonus; comprehensive benefits including profit sharing and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and written instructions in English.
• Demonstrated ability to perform precise measurements with inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Grind a wide variety of complex parts to tight tolerances on multiple grinders.
• Perform own set-ups, align parts, and select wheels per drawing requirements.
• Dress wheels for form and tune finishes; inspect work with gages and profilometers.
• Detect defects, verify conformity, and communicate issues in operation sheets.
• Help plan work in the cell and resolve issues during production.

Skills

Grind Machinist

Blueprint reading

Precision measurements

GD&T knowledge

Machining setups

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial Bore Gauges

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: Grind Machinist III - 2nd/3rd Shift
Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY

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 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. 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 4 years of experience as a Grind Machinist.
• Proficiency using various measuring equipment, including but not limited to, Micrometers, Calipers, and Dial Bore Gauges.
• 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 (GD&T).
• 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.

Job 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.
• Perform inspection of all work performed using air gages, diatest, V‑blocks, profilometers angle plates, and electronic gauging equipment.
• Detecting unusual conditions, defective materials, and deviate parts; and recognizing errors in 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 $32.00–$37.00 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.