Lathe Machinist I - 2nd Shift

moog; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible paid time off

Holidays and parental leave

Tuition Assistance

Mentorship & leadership development

Relocation assistance

Shift differential 2nd/3rd shift

Job summary

Moog in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lathe Machinist I for 2nd shift to manufacture high-precision components for flight-critical systems. You will set up CNC lathes with milling capabilities, inspect parts, and ensure conformance to complex drawings and GD&T specs.

The role requires machining experience or CNC training, blueprints literacy, and FAA drug/alcohol program participation. A $3,500 sign-on bonus applies to eligible applicants through late 2026.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; ability to follow English instructions.
• 1 year machinist experience or CNC certification/training program completion.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T documents.
• FAA Safety Sensitive Work requirements and related program participation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run parts on a CNC lathe with milling capabilities to tight tolerances.
• Inspect work, adjust gaging, detect deviations, and verify with drawings.
• Interpret GD&T drawings and operation sheets to maintain quality.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Quality mindset

English comprehension

Education

High School diploma or GED

Machining/CNC certification

Tools

Micrometers

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:

Lathe Machinist I - 2nd Shift

Reporting To:

Leader, Performance

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 Lathe 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. 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 1 year experience as a general machinist OR

• Graduation from a formal manufacturing, machining, or CNC certification/training program

• Demonstrated ability to follow an escalation path as it applied to machining.

• Familiarity using various measuring equipment, including but not limited to, Micrometers and Dial Bore Gauges

• Competency in reading and interpreting blueprints and written work instructions.

• 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.

As a Machinist I, you will:

• Perform set-ups and run parts on a CNC lathe with milling capabilities to close tolerances, fine finishes, and complex geometry.

• 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.

• Interpret complex drawings, including GD&T blueprints, sketches and operation sheets

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 $22.00–$27.00 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.