Lathe Machinist III – 3rd Shift (Aerospace)

Moog Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY, is hiring a Lathe Machinist III for the 3rd shift to manufacture high-precision aerospace components. You will work with CNC lathes that include milling capabilities, ensuring tight tolerances and complex geometry per detailed drawings.

The role requires 4+ years of CNC Machinist experience and knowledge of G-Code; Fanuc controls are a plus. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered to qualified applicants who apply between July 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; otherwise, ability to understand and apply verbal, written and computer instructions in English.
• At least 4 years of experience as a CNC Machinist, preferably on Lathe and Mill machines.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of G-Code.
• Knowledge of Fanuc controls a plus.
• Knowledge of B axis Mill Turns with main and sub spindle a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work under minimal supervision and assist in planning work and solving problems within the cell.
• Perform set-ups and run parts on a CNC lathe with milling capabilities to close tolerances, fine finishes and complex geometry.
• Inspect all work, set up or adjust gauging equipment, detect unusual conditions and errors in blueprints or operation sheets.
• Interpret complex drawings, including GD&T blueprints, sketches and operation sheets.

Skills

CNC Machinist

G-Code

Fanuc controls

B axis Mill Turns

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe/Mill experience

Job description

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY, is hiring a Lathe Machinist III for the 3rd shift to manufacture high-precision aerospace components. You will work with CNC lathes that include milling capabilities, ensuring tight tolerances and complex geometry per detailed drawings.

The role requires 4+ years of CNC Machinist experience and knowledge of G-Code; Fanuc controls are a plus. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered to qualified applicants who apply between July 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026.